Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer – Real Time Systems | £70k - £95k + 20% Bonus

Location: London (hybrid 1-2 days a week)

Are you a Software Engineer passionate about building cutting-edge, high-performance systems? Do you thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration drive success? If so, this is your chance to be part of something game-changing within the Payments space.

We are recruiting for a leading payments technology consultancy, working with some of the world’s biggest financial institutions to revolutionise real-time payment processing. Working with their flagship product which delivers a seamless, cost-effective solution that integrates with banking applications to power the future of payments.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing asynchronous, event-driven systems that ensure speed, scalability, and resilience. You’ll work with Java 17+, Spring WebFlux, AKKA, Kafka and more to build solutions that process millions of transactions in real time.

• Develop high-quality code using TDD & BDD methodologies.
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions for an advanced payments platform.
• Optimise applications for high availability and scalability.
• Work in a highly collaborative Kanban/Scrum environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience with Java 11+ (ideally Java 17) and Reactive Programming (Spring Framework, AKKA).
• Deep understanding of asynchronous request handling and distributed systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time messaging (Kafka, JMS).
• Strong Agile experience as well as knowledge of TDD/BDD.

If you haven’t worked in the world of Banking/Payments but have experience working on real time systems then we still want to hear from you!

In return, you’ll receive:

• £70k - £95k salary (depending on experience)
• 20% Bonus – based on both company and personal performance
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a highly agile environment
• Make an impact in global financial institutions
• Flexible remote/hybrid working options

Ready to Shape the Future of Payments?

This is your opportunity to work on mission-critical financial systems that redefine how the world moves money. If you’re a self-starter who thrives in a high-performance engineering team, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of the next generation of payments innovation.