Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Parser; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

Parser is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of mission-critical banking services. The role emphasizes software architecture, cloud engineering, and production excellence in a dynamic financial services environment. You will build scalable, customer-facing platforms, lead architectural decisions for microservices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations.

Hybrid work in UK with Caribbean? No, UK Canary Wharf.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of JVM technologies and open-source frameworks.
• Proven experience building and supporting cloud-native applications.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with messaging frameworks and asynchronous processing.
• Experience working with relational databases and data architecture patterns.
• Strong production support experience, including incident management.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end testing practices (unit, component, integration, and performance testing).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical banking services and applications.
• Lead architectural decisions for distributed systems and microservices.
• Build and support cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and implement asynchronous processing solutions.
• Ensure operational excellence through comprehensive testing strategies and production support.
• Participate in incident management and system reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Skills

JVM technologies

Cloud-native apps

Distributed systems

Asynchronous processing

Relational databases

Incident management

CI/CD automation

End-to-end testing

Job description

Technology alone does not create impact - the right teams do. Founded in 2018, Parser is a boutique technology services and consulting firm helping global organisations solve complex business challenges through digital transformation, product development and AI enablement.

We are a fast-growing team of 340+ engineers and consultants across Europe (UK, Spain, Portugal), the Americas (US, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia), and the Middle East. We combine global reach with a mindset focused on agility, senior expertise, and close collaboration. We work as an extension of our clients' teams, helping them define the right problems, shape solutions, and deliver technology-driven outcomes that create measurable business value. Our expertise spans software engineering, AI & data, product development, and customer experience, delivered by teams that combine strong technical depth with a consulting mindset.

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a place where you can think beyond execution, take true ownership of outcomes, influence decisions, and continuously learn alongside top-tier specialists in a truly global environment, we'd love to meet you.

How will you impact?

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer capable of leading the design, development, and support of mission-critical banking services. This role places a strong emphasis on software architecture, cloud engineering, and operational excellence. You will be working on scalable, customer-facing platforms in a dynamic financial services environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical banking services and applications
• Lead architectural decisions for distributed systems and microservices
• Build and support cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and implement asynchronous processing solutions
• Ensure operational excellence through comprehensive testing strategies and production support
• Participate in incident management and system reliability initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of JVM technologies and open-source frameworks
• Proven experience building and supporting cloud-native applications
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and microservices
• Hands-on experience with messaging frameworks and asynchronous processing
• Experience working with relational databases and data architecture patterns
• Strong production support experience, including incident management
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Proven expertise in end-to-end testing practices (unit, component, integration, and performance testing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Kotlin in addition to Java
• Experience in banking, card issuing, and payment processing, including card network and gateway integrations
• Experience with scalable, customer-facing platforms in financial services

Location:

Candidates based in UK/London: Hybrid model, 2-3 days per week in Canary Wharf, London.

You will receive:

• The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Medical insurance.

Parser is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.

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Parser may use AI-assisted tools during certain stages of the recruitment process to support operational efficiency. Our recruiting teams use AI to streamline note-taking and scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by people, with human review and oversight