Java Developer

Norton Blake; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Java Developer with strong Golang skills to enhance backend services in a modern cloud architecture. The role involves designing and developing microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring code quality. Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience and a strong understanding of APIs and distributed architectures. This position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site work each week, and offers a competitive day rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Hands-on experience developing services in Golang.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Golang.
• Contribute to building microservices-based systems.
• Develop and maintain APIs and distributed services.

Skills

Java

Golang

Microservices

APIs

Problem-solving

Spring/Spring Boot

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Job Title

Java Developer (Golang)

Contract

6 months (Inside IR35) - Extendable

Location

Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site)

Rate

DOE

Client

Leading Financial Services Organisation

Overview

A leading financial services client is seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong Golang exposure to join a critical engineering programme. This role will focus on building and enhancing high-performance backend services within a modern, cloud-based architecture. You'll be working alongside senior engineers on scalable, resilient systems that support business-critical platforms, with a strong emphasis on clean code, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Golang
• Contribute to the build and evolution of microservices-based systems
• Develop and maintain APIs and distributed services
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product teams on solution design
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices
• Support performance, scalability, and security requirements
• Work within Agile delivery teams

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience
• Strong commercial experience with Java
• Hands‑on experience developing services in Golang
• Experience building backend systems and APIs
• Solid understanding of microservices and distributed architectures
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
• Strong problem‑solving skills in complex technical environments

Desirable Experience

• Background in financial services or regulated environments
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Event‑driven or messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract, with strong extension potential
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week on-site
• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience