Backend Java Engineer — AI-Powered FinTech (Remote)

Napier Technologies Limited.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm is looking for a Back-End Engineer (Java) in Belfast to develop a financial crime detection engine. The successful candidate will work with innovative AI solutions, ensure high-quality feature delivery, and improve technical processes. Key qualifications include hands-on experience with Java, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, and SQL databases. Offers include comprehensive healthcare, generous annual leave, and a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive private healthcare

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Dedicated pension plan

Life Insurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Work from anywhere for up to 1 month

Employee wellbeing programme

Gym membership discounts

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming experience in Java.
• Experience with Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• SQL development experience, especially with PostgreSQL.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and unit test product features according to standards.
• Diagnose and solve functional and performance issues.
• Improve technical practices towards a continuously releasable end-state.

Skills

Java

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub

Azure

AWS

GCP

PostgreSQL

Collaboration

Job description

A financial technology firm is looking for a Back-End Engineer (Java) in Belfast to develop a financial crime detection engine. The successful candidate will work with innovative AI solutions, ensure high-quality feature delivery, and improve technical processes. Key qualifications include hands-on experience with Java, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, and SQL databases. Offers include comprehensive healthcare, generous annual leave, and a flexible work culture.