Senior Software Developer in London

Role: Senior Java Engineer
Client: Financial Services Firm
Compensation: £130,000 + Comps
Location: Hybrid (London)

Overview

A global financial services organisation is growing a senior Java engineering team to support a strategic, business-critical technology platform.

This is a hands-on, senior-level role suited to experienced engineers who enjoy working on complex systems while helping shape technical direction and engineering standards.

The Role

Java Development: Contributing hands-on to backend development using modern Java versions.

Platform Engineering: Supporting the development of a strategic enterprise platform.

Technical Direction: Helping shape technical standards, design approaches, and best practices.

Collaboration: Working closely with other senior engineers to drive platform quality and stability.

System Evolution: Supporting the ongoing evolution of a long-term, globally used system.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Building high-quality, scalable Java applications in complex environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Working closely with business-facing stakeholders.
• Engineering Standards: Contributing to design decisions and delivery standards.
• Platform Stability: Driving quality, reliability, and performance across the platform.

Requirements

• Java Experience: Strong backend development experience using modern Java versions.
• Scalable Systems: Background building high-quality, scalable applications in complex environments.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with business-facing stakeholders.
• Seniority: Comfortable operating at Senior / VP level within a delivery-focused team.

If this sounds like you, apply now!