Principal Java Developers - Fintech

Ocho People; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Java Developer for a fully remote position in Belfast. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend systems with a strong emphasis on performance and scalability. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in backend engineering, particularly in the Fintech sector, with a strong command of Core Java and modern development practices. A competitive salary package of up to £100k and an annual bonus is offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £100k + annual bonus

Fully remote working

Industry-leading benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in backend engineering roles, ideally within a Fintech environment.
• Strong expertise in Core Java and backend architecture.
• Experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems.
• Contribute throughout the SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond.

Skills

Core Java

Object-oriented design

Backend architecture

CI/CD

Automation

Behavioural-driven development

Job description

Principal Java Developers - Fintech

The opportunity: Ocho is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led client, building out a brand-new Development team from scratch for an exciting Greenfield project. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, building, and scaling modern backend systems in a fully remote environment.

Why Join?

• You'll contribute to shaping the future of their product range from the ground up
• No legacy bloat or red tape, just clear outcomes and the autonomy to make them happen
• A culture of continuous improvement, shared learning, and pragmatic innovation
• You'll be working on backend, service, and portal layers with modern practices like BDD and CI/CD baked in from the start

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability
• Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems with elegant technical solutions
• Contribute throughout the SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond
• Share your knowledge and support colleagues in delivering high-quality software
• Participate in technical discussions around tooling, architecture, and continuous improvement

Essential Experience

• 8+ years' experience in back end engineering roles, ideally within a Fintech environment
• Strong expertise in Core Java, object-oriented design, and backend architecture
• Experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality services
• Familiarity with modern development tools and practices including CI/CD, automation, and behavioural-driven development

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £100k + annual bonus
• Fully remote working
• Industry-leading benefits package

To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.