Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Java Microservices) - Package up to £130k + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer (Java Microservices) to join one of the UK's leading financial institutions, driving innovative digital solutions that power millions of customer interactions every day. You'll be joining a talented, forward-thinking team delivering scalable, secure and high-performance services within a major transformation programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong server-side experience to design, build, and deploy resilient software solutions that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver high-quality, maintainable code across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate within a specialist engineering team, working closely with architects and senior engineers to build robust, scalable microservices.
• Apply Agile methodologies to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and rapid delivery of business value.
• Contribute to the evolution of software architecture and design, using experimentation and prototyping to shape modern solutions.
• Champion automation across build, testing, and deployment processes to enhance quality, reliability, and development efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in developing Java-based microservices, leveraging modern frameworks such as Spring Boot and Project Reactor.
• Proven ability to design, build, and deploy high-performing services that operate seamlessly at scale.
• Experienced in Agile development practices, including TDD, BDD, and pairprogramming, with a focus on code quality and collaboration.
• Skilled in delivering solutions built for security, resilience, and scalability, underpinned by automated testing and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (preferably Terraform), and public cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Why Join

You'll be joining a business that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. This is a chance to work in a high-impact environment where your skills will directly contribute to the success of next-generation digital banking solutions.

Join a company that invests in its people, offering a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a strong culture of inclusion and growth.

Software Engineer (Java Microservices) - Package up to £130k + Excellent Benefits