Lead Java Software Engineer - Core banking

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Java Developer to spearhead the transformation of core banking systems. This exciting role involves designing and developing enterprise-grade services that integrate with cutting-edge cloud applications. You will champion modern engineering practices and mentor a team of engineers as you build scalable APIs and orchestration layers. If you're passionate about shaping the future of banking technology and driving integration between new platforms and existing systems, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership in software development with a focus on design standards.
• Strong background in Java and building enterprise-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Java-based services for core banking.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on containerisation and cloud hosting.

Skills

Java (11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

Domain-driven design

Event-based architectures (e.g., Kafka)

API design

System integration

Secure coding

Cloud application experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Lead Java Developer - Core Banking Modernisation Manchester (2 days per week in office)Up to £106,000 + Benefits Join the Next Core team within the Core Banking division, where our client is building a modern cloud-based banking platform. This greenfield system will support customer servicing across channels and enable the creation of innovative financial products using state-of-the-art technology.We're looking for a seasoned Java engineer to take a hands-on leadership role in designing and building enterprise-grade services. You'll help bridge our new ledger platform-powered by Thought Machine and the wider banking ecosystem through cloud-, event-driven architecture.What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of Java-based services that integrate with the Thought Machine Vault core banking engine.
• Build scalable APIs, orchestration layers, and platform components that abstract complex ledger functionality.
• Champion modern engineering practice's/CD, secure coding, observability, and automated testing.
• Ensure services are production-ready, resilient, and operationally sound.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams on containerisation, Kubernetes deployments, and robust cloud hosting strategies.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and governance.
• Drive integration between new platforms and existing banking systems.

What You'll Need

• Proven technical leadership in software development, including setting standards and driving design.
• Strong background in Java (11+), Spring Boot, and building enterprise-scale systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices, domain-driven design, and event-based architectures (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with API design, system integration, and secure, high-performance services.
• Cloud- application experience; containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes a plus.

If you're passionate about building the future of banking technology, this is your chance to lead from the front.Please send your CV for consideration.