Senior Developer

Senior Software Engineer | Java | AI | London | £500-£600/day

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and AI to join our client, an established financial services brand, on a 6-month contract Outside IR35. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work at the cutting edge of AI-driven development.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a small, innovative team modernising and simplifying critical legacy services using cutting-edge AI tooling. You'll demonstrate what's possible when AI is deeply integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, working with the latest AI technologies including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP, LLMs.

Senior Software Engineer will:

Develop and maintain software applications using Java
Implement AI solutions to enhance software functionality and accelerate development workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Leverage AI technologies throughout the development lifecycle
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Modernise legacy services using AI-first approaches

The ideal experience:

6+ years of experience in software development
Strong background in Java programming and modern Java frameworks
Proven experience with AI technologies such as: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP (Model Context Protocol), LLM (Large Language Models)
Track record of implementing AI solutions in production environments
Experience working in financial services (desirable)
Strong collaboration and communication skills

What We Offer

£500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
6-month contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working in London

If you're a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java expertise and proven experience implementing AI technologies, we want to hear from you.

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