Back End Engineer - Java, Cloud & Data-Driven Impact

NatWest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NatWest Group, through its Mettle initiative, is seeking a Back End Engineer to build and evolve core backend services. You will craft clean, scalable Java code using Spring Boot or Micronaut, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS, and contribute to secure, data-driven architectures. You will mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering direction with a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering or database design.
• Solid knowledge of Java development and Spring Boot / Micronaut.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS deployments.
• Familiarity with Kafka, event sourcing, and secure applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, elegant, and reusable code that is well-tested.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering with customer needs.
• Uphold standards and promote innovation across the backend chapter.
• Support and mentor junior engineers as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Micronaut

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Kafka

Event Sourcing

Security

Data-driven insights

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

NatWest Group, through its Mettle initiative, is seeking a Back End Engineer to build and evolve core backend services. You will craft clean, scalable Java code using Spring Boot or Micronaut, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS, and contribute to secure, data-driven architectures. You will mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering direction with a customer-centric approach.