Java Full Stack Engineer

Delta Capita; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consulting firm is hiring a Full Stack Engineer based in Sheffield. The role involves developing microservices, integrating AI/ML solutions, and collaborating with teams to enhance technology solutions for financial institutions. Candidates should have a solid software engineering background, experience with Java, and familiarity with both front-end (ReactJS) and back-end development. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in software engineering and backend development.
• Experience with Java (latest versions preferred).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of containers (Docker) and cloud platforms.
• Exposure to AI / ML concepts and frameworks.
• Frontend development experience with ReactJS or similar frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and maintaining microservices and full-stack applications.
• Assist in integrating AI / ML models into production systems.
• Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement RESTful APIs.
• Work with global teams to deliver features and resolve issues.
• Support troubleshooting and performance improvements.

Skills

Software engineering

Backend development

Java (latest versions)

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Docker

Cloud platforms

AI/ML concepts

Frontend development with ReactJS

Problem-solving

Job description

3 days per week on site in Sheffield

Contract to permanent

Role Overview :

We are hiring a Full Stack Engineer to join a global team modernizing architecture and building microservices for a leading financial services client. The platform processes data from multiple sources to meet regulatory and risk requirements, while leveraging AI / ML to drive automation, insights, and smarter decision‑making.

Role Responsibilities :

• Contribute to developing and maintaining microservices and full‑stack applications.
• Assist in integrating AI / ML models into production systems and building data pipelines.
• Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement RESTful APIs and CI / CD practices.
• Work with global teams to deliver features and resolve issues.
• Support troubleshooting and performance improvements.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Solid foundation in software engineering and backend development.
• Experience with Java (latest versions preferred).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Basic understanding of containers (Docker) and cloud platforms.
• Exposure to AI / ML concepts and frameworks.
• Frontend development experience with ReactJS or similar frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.

How We Work :

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a full‑time FTC / Contract to permanent position located in Sheffield , England. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory.

Expectations regarding hybrid working : As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the client’s offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our client’s policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our client’s now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require.

Who We Are :

Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non‑differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are :

• Managed Services
• Consulting & Solutions
• Technology

To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here : Working at DC - Delta Capita .