Senior Python/ Java Engineer - Backend
Build cloud-native, AI-driven platforms within a tier-one financial services environment.
We're working with a global financial institution on a large-scale engineering programme and are looking for a Senior Java / Python Engineer to deliver high-impact backend systems on AWS, with exposure to modern AI and LLM-based solutions.
What's in it for you
- Annual Salary up to £70,000 - £78,000 per annum (DOE)
- 12-month contract - Inside IR35 - PAYE
- 5 days on-site, Central London
- Enterprise-scale systems and long-term programme work
What you'll be doing
- Designing and building backend services using Java and/or Python
- Delivering cloud-native applications in AWS environments
- Working with AI/ML solutions, including LLM inference and RAG-based semantic search
- Owning the full SDLC: system design, development, testing, deployment, and operational stability
What we're looking for
- Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python
- Hands-on experience delivering systems on AWS
- Solid understanding of cloud-native and distributed architectures
- Exposure to AI/ML platforms, i deally LLM-based solutions (e.g. RAG, OpenAI, Claude)
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
Interested?
Apply now for immediate consideration. For a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.