Backend Developer

Backend Developer

Location: London or Edinburgh - Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Rate: £460 to £540 per day inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initially

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and build scalable backend systems for enterprise-grade platforms within the financial services domain. This role involves working with modern Java technologies, microservices architectures, and cloud‐ready solutions, contributing to high‐volume, high‐performance transactional systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java 9+ and the Spring Framework
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications
• Contribute to microservices architectures with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross‐functional engineering teams
• Implement event-driven patterns using messaging or streaming platforms
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews
• Support deployments and release activities across multiple environments
• Diagnose and resolve application issues in production environments
• Maintain adherence to security, performance, and compliance standards
• Participate fully in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 5–10 years of software development experience, including 4+ years of hands-on Java development
• Strong experience with Java 9+
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Core
• Proven experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices
• Strong understanding of OO design principles, patterns, and clean code
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments

Desirable

• Experience with SaaS-based architectures
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, JMS, or equivalent)
• Background in system integration and enterprise messaging
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.