Icon Payments Developer

HelloKindred; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions company in the UK is seeking an experienced Icon Payments Developer to create and maintain payment processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Java experience within the financial sector and at least 2 years of working with the Icon Payment Framework. Responsibilities include designing high-performance solutions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience within financial services.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Icon Payment Framework.
• Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards such as SWIFT, ISO 20022.
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, SQL or Oracle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop payment processing solutions using Icon Payment Framework and Java.
• Integrate Icon with systems including core banking and fraud detection.
• Write clean, maintainable code aligned with best practices.
• Conduct testing and support deployments.

Skills

Java development experience

Understanding of payment processing systems

Problem-solving skills

Financial services background

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Tools

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL

JIRA

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid (must be eligible for BPSS)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an Icon Payments Developer to design, develop, and maintain high‑performance payment processing solutions using the Icon Payment Framework (IPF). The role requires strong Java expertise and deep understanding of payment processing systems, ensuring scalability, resilience, and regulatory compliance across complex financial services environments.

What you will do:

• Design and develop payment processing solutions using Icon Payment Framework and Java.
• Customise and extend IPF modules to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate Icon with upstream and downstream systems including core banking, fraud, AML, SWIFT, SEPA, and FPS.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and support.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code aligned with best practices.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and production deployments.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA teams, and DevOps to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Provide L3 support for production issues related to Icon and payment processing.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
• Ensure solutions comply with internal security, risk, and regulatory frameworks including PSD2 and ISO 20022.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience within financial services.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Icon Payment Framework.
• Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards such as SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, CHAPS, and FPS, and clearing and settlement flows.
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, and SQL or Oracle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience working in fast‑paced regulated environments.
• Exposure to cloud‑native development including AWS or Azure and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks.
• Background in financial services with experience in transaction banking or corporate payments.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role‑related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.