Java / Spring Boot Developer

Alexander Ash Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Ash Consulting is seeking an experienced Java/Spring Boot Developer for a leading banking client. You will design, develop and maintain scalable Java applications and Spring Boot microservices within a fast‑paced financial services environment.

You will collaborate with architects, product owners and other engineering teams to deliver secure, high‑quality solutions, leveraging AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, CI/CD and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Previous experience within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito and automated testing.
• Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker and CI/CD.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development.
• Strong coding, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience working on high‑volume, enterprise‑scale applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable Java applications and Spring Boot microservices.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and other engineering teams to deliver secure, high‑quality solutions.
• Support the delivery of business‑critical applications in a fast‑paced financial services environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Banking domain

SQL

JUnit/Mockito

Cloud/AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Enterprise-scale

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Our banking client is looking for an experienced Java / Spring Boot Developer to join their technology team, working on the development and enhancement of business‑critical applications within a fast‑paced financial services environment.

You will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining scalable Java applications and Spring Boot microservices, working closely with architects, product owners and other engineering teams to deliver secure, high‑quality solutions.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices
• Previous experience within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito and automated testing
• Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker and CI/CD
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development
• Strong coding, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Experience working on high‑volume, enterprise‑scale applications is desirable