Back End Developer

Backend Developer

Location: London / Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office (40%)

Day Rate: £552 (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 6 months

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering enterprise-grade platforms within the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and building scalable backend and full-stack systems, leveraging modern Java technologies, cloud-ready architectures, microservices, and event-driven design. You will work on complex, high-volume transactional platforms where performance, security, and resilience are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java 9+ and the Spring Framework
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and enterprise integration layers
• Contribute to microservices-based architectures with a focus on scalability and fault tolerance
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams
• Implement event-driven solutions using messaging or streaming platforms
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews
• Support deployment and release activities across multiple environments
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise applications in production
• Ensure adherence to security, performance, and compliance standards
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5–10 years’ software development experience, including at least 4+ years in hands-on Java development
• Strong expertise in Java 9+
• Proven experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core)
• Hands-on experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and clean code principles
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with SaaS-based architectures
• Exposure to event-driven architecture (e.g. Kafka, JMS, or similar)
• Experience with system integration and enterprise messaging
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices