Back End Developer

Atrium (EMEA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 116,255 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

A financial services client is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer skilled in Java Microservices to work primarily onsite in London. You will design and maintain critical back-end components in a microservices architecture, collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance applications. This role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and blockchain technologies like Ethereum. Join a dynamic team where you can mentor others and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including J2EE.
• Proven experience building and deploying microservices using Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of REST API principles and HTTP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners and Business Analysts.
• Design and implement microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Ensure integration between front-end and back-end systems.

Skills

Core and Advanced Java

Spring Boot

REST API principles

NoSQL databases

Git and CI/CD

Agile practices

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

JUnit

Apache Kafka

Job description

Senior Back-End Developer (Java Microservices)

Duration: 12 months

Location: London, UK

Working hours: Full time

Onsite requirements: 4 days in the office

Day Rate / Hourly Rate: £84.39 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday) OR £100 per hour Umbrella

YOU MUST HAVE BLOCKCHAIN EXPERIENCE - Smart contracts / Ethereum and etc.

Right to work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

This opportunity is with one of Atrium Global’s clients operating within the financial services and lending technology sector.

Job Overview

As a Senior Back-End Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the back-end of a complex microservices architecture. Your expertise in Java-based microservices will be critical in delivering a scalable, high-performance, next-generation loans processing application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and front-end and back-end developers
• Design, develop, and implement microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring modular, testable, and reusable code
• Contribute to the development of responsive and intuitive user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript where required
• Ensure seamless integration and communication between front-end and back-end systems
• Design and build RESTful APIs and gRPC services for internal and external system integration
• Conduct regular code reviews, unit testing, and support CI pipelines to maintain high code quality
• Produce and present high-level technical designs and proposals to stakeholders
• Support delivery flow by identifying blockers, contributing to technical decision-making, and assisting with backlog refinement
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across pods and teams
• Mentor and support team members, helping resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment with delivery goals

Requirements

• Strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including J2EE
• Proven experience building and deploying microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Spring Data
• Solid understanding of REST API principles and HTTP protocols
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as CosmosDB or MongoDB
• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery environments
• Familiarity with JIRA, JUnit, and Apache Kafka
• Strong communication skills and experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Ethereum, Hyperledger Besu, or other EVM-based platforms