Java Software Engineer

Inspire Talent Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Full Stack Java Developer with React expertise for a key role in investment banking. This position involves building tools for audit teams, emphasizing both front-end and back-end development in a high-paced environment. Candidates will engage directly with stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement in a structured yet agile setting.

Benefits

Structured learning and mentoring

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial experience in Java and React.
• Experience with MongoDB and agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end features for internal audit applications.
• Write clean and efficient Java code for backend services.
• Build intuitive front-end interfaces using React.

Skills

Java (Core)

React

MongoDB

Agile methodology

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Full Stack Java Developer – React Focus

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About Inspire Talent

At Inspire Talent, we specialise in delivering high-calibre technology consultants to global clients across financial services, capital markets, and enterprise transformation programmes. Our consultants benefit from continuous development, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within complex technology environments.

We are currently seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong React experience to join one of our global investment banking clients in Birmingham. This is a high-visibility, onsite role embedded within their Internal Audit Technology division

Role Overview

As a Full Stack Developer, you will contribute to the buildout and enhancement of internal-facing tools used by audit and risk teams. The role spans both front-end and back-end development, with a strong emphasis on modern UI/UX using React and solid backend integration using Core Java and MongoDB.

You’ll be expected to work closely with business stakeholders, UX designers, and other technologists to deliver clean, maintainable code in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end features across web applications supporting internal audit functions
• Write clean, efficient code in Java (Core) for backend services and APIs
• Build intuitive, performant, and responsive front-end interfaces using React
• Integrate with and manage data flows using MongoDB
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technology and internal audit teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical best practices
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of commercial experience with Java (Core) development
• Proven experience developing front-end interfaces using React (React.js)
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Comfortable working in agile teams, participating in sprints and stand-ups
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite up to 5 days per week in Birmingham
  

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to financial services or banking environments
• Familiarity with audit, risk, or compliance tools
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, or GraphQL
  

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP or notice period considered
• Location: Onsite in Birmingham (up to 5 days per week)
• Contract type: Consultant via Inspire Talent, with the option to convert to a permanent client role after 18 months
  

Why Join Inspire Talent?

• Structured learning, mentoring, and career development
• Join a growing consultancy with a clear social mission and high-performance culture
• Work with prestigious banking and technology clients on strategic programmes
• Opportunity for long-term career growth, whether within Inspire Talent or via client conversion

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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