Java Developer – Banking | Contract | Salary: [£475/day (Inside IR35)] | Contract

You must have the relevant Right to Work in the UK – no VISA sponsorship can be provided for this role.

The Company

We are working with a leading financial services organisation who are investing heavily in their technology function. As part of an ongoing digital transformation programme, they are looking to bring on board an experienced Java Developer to join their growing engineering team.

The Role

As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex banking environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and product owners to deliver robust, secure solutions that meet the demands of a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based applications and microservices
• Work within Agile/Scrum delivery teams to deliver high quality software
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on solution design
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit and integration testing)
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Integrate with internal and third-party banking systems and APIs
• Ensure all development meets security, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise existing applications

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Java development (Java 8, 11, or 17+)
• Experience working within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment
• Proficiency with Spring Boot and/or Spring Framework
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) desirable
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
• Knowledge of investment banking, retail banking, or payments domain
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCA, Basel III, MiFID II)
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe)

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale, complex banking systems

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Java Developer with a background in banking or financial services and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.