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Senior/Principal Backend Engineer – Java
Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Our client is a specialist financial services consultancy, working with a Tier-1 financial institution and building a modern, online-only banking product from the ground up. As part of a major scale-up of their engineering organisation, they are seeking experienced Java backend engineers at Senior and Principal level to join squads shaping the platform's architecture and delivery.
The Role
- Design and build microservices and event-driven backend services using Java 11/17+ and Spring Boot
- Work within small, focused squads with direct ownership over architecture decisions and delivery
- Deploy and manage services on AWS, using modern CI/CD practices
- Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineers in a fast-moving agile environment
- Contribute to architecture discussions and technical direction as the platform and team scale
- At Principal level, support wider engineering initiatives such as mentoring, RFP input, and technical leadership across squads
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What We're Looking For
- Strong Java expertise (11, 17+) with hands-on Spring Boot experience
- Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and Kafka
- Solid AWS or equivalent public cloud experience
- Background in fintech, banking & financial services, or product development
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable owning problems end-to-end rather than working within a large, diffuse team
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tooling as part of everyday workflow
- Based in London (3 days per week onsite) or Edinburgh (1 day per month onsite)
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Why Apply
- Join at an early stage of a significant, well-backed build, shape squads and architecture rather than inherit an established structure
- Genuine investment in your development: minimum 40 hours training annually, plus a dedicated business coach from day one
- Clear progression path, with mentoring and leadership opportunities built in
- Strong, well-rounded benefits including discretionary bonus, competitive pension, private health and life cover, and enhanced family and wellbeing support
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