Java Developer - 18-Month FTC, AWS & Backend

_nology; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Java Developer for an 18-month FTC role in Birmingham. This opportunity involves designing and developing high-quality applications, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years of Java development experience, strong SQL knowledge, and familiarity with AWS. Join a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Structured upskilling through nology

Dedicated onsite manager for guidance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database design.
• Exposure to Python for scripting or automation tasks.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Java.
• Build and optimise backend services and integrations with SQL databases.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Java development

SQL

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Java Developer for an 18-month FTC role in Birmingham. This opportunity involves designing and developing high-quality applications, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years of Java development experience, strong SQL knowledge, and familiarity with AWS. Join a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.