Java Microservices

Job Title: Java Microservices Developer (Banking)

Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: Long-term / Ongoing

Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Scotland)

Overview

We are working with a leading banking client seeking a Java Microservices Developer with around 5 years of experience to join a long-term programme of work. This role sits within a high-performing engineering team delivering scalable, secure, and high-availability systems across core banking platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking for a stable, long-term contract within a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices in a cloud-enabled environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, and QA
• Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Build RESTful APIs and ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks
• Ensure compliance with banking/security standards and regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• ~5 years of experience in Java development
• Strong experience with Java (8/11/17) and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Docker and containerisation
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
• Experience working in Agile environments

Desirable Skills

• Experience within banking or financial services
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes / container orchestration
• Understanding of security best practices in regulated environments
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Prometheus)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivery and quality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model: 2 days onsite per week
• Onsite locations available: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Scotland
• Inside IR35 engagement
• Long-term programme with strong likelihood of extension
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale banking systems