Senior Java Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer (backend focus) - Java, Springboot and AWS – paying up to £650/day (Outside IR35) – Hybrid (2x a week - London) – 6 month contractA fast-growing digital banking platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about clean code, cloud-native systems, and building technology that makes a real impact. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a modern core banking platform used by millions - while working in an agile, high-ownership engineering culture.What You''ll Be Doing:Build and scale backend services using
Java
and
Spring BootShape a modern
microservices architecture
for a high-availability platformDeploy and manage services in
AWS
with
Kubernetes (EKS)Design, implement, and own features end-to-end from discovery to production supportAdvocate for clean code, automated testing, and CI/CD best practicesMentor other engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharingCollaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and infrastructureTroubleshoot complex issues and help ensure system reliability and performanceWhat You’ll Bring:Strong backend engineering experience, especially in
Java
and
SpringDeep understanding of
distributed systems
and
microservicesHands-on experience with
AWS ,
Kubernetes ,
Docker , and
TerraformFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing best practicesSolid SQL and relational database skillsOwnership mentality, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailGreat communication and a collaborative mindsetBonus Points:Experience with
Node.js
or frontend technologies like
ReactFamiliarity with
Grafana ,
TeamCity , or observability toolingInterest or experience in
financial services , compliance, or digital bankingIf you''re excited to work in a fast-paced environment where engineers lead innovation - we’d love to hear from you.Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Employment type ContractJob function
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