Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned company is seeking an experienced Freelance Java Developer for a long-term contract focused on developing cloud-native platforms in the Financial Services Payments sector. This remote role involves occasional travel to the office, requiring someone who is proactive and enjoys collaborative engineering. Work involves modern technologies and offers the chance for substantial career development in a high-performing team.

Benefits

Long-term engagement through 2026

Remote-first working with flexibility

Exposure to modern technologies

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience (Spring Boot, Microservices).
• Proficiency with AWS services.
• Experience with Kubernetes and EKS.

Responsibilities

• Building scalable, cloud-native platforms.
• Collaborative work within a delivery-focused team.

Skills

Java development

AWS services

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Freelance Java Developer (Outside IR35)

£450–£550/day | Remote (UK-Based) | Occasional travel to Hammersmith or Farnborough

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Java Developer to join a long-term programme focused on building scalable, cloud-native platforms within the Financial Services Payments sector. This is a fully remote role for UK-based candidates, with occasional on-site collaboration in Farnborough or Hammersmith.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, thinks like an engineer, and enjoys working in a collaborative, delivery-focused team.

What You'll Bring

• Strong Java development experience (Spring Boot, Microservices)
• Proficiency with AWS services (Java Spark, EMR, Lambda, native AWS databases)
• Experience with Kubernetes and EKS
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
• A proactive mindset with a focus on end-to-end delivery

Nice to Have

• Background in the Payments or FinTech industry
• Experience with AWS Glue or large-scale data processing tools
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture

What’s on Offer

• Long-term engagement through 2026
• Remote-first working with some flexibility for on-site collaboration
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies in a high-performing engineering team

Interested?

Get in touch to learn more or apply now.