Senior Java Developer – Greenfield Finance Tech (On-site)

Oliver Bernard; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Job summary

Oliver Bernard is seeking exceptional Senior Java Developers to join a high-performing engineering team in Newcastle, working on a greenfield technology programme within the finance sector. You will design, develop and deliver robust Java applications, and contribute to architectural decisions in a business-critical financial environment.

Join a team that shapes new systems from the ground up, taking ownership of complex challenges with experienced engineers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed backend services.
• Strong understanding of software principles, design patterns, data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices and modern development practices.
• Familiar with automated testing, CI/CD and version control.
• BSc degree from a leading UK university.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative working in a demanding engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver robust Java applications.
• Contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards and key design decisions.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact fintech solutions.
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work on a greenfield development programme from scratch.

Skills

Distributed systems

Backend development

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Automated testing

Version control

Design patterns

Java backend

Education

BSc degree (UK)

Tools

Git

Job description

Oliver Bernard is seeking exceptional Senior Java Developers to join a high-performing engineering team in Newcastle, working on a greenfield technology programme within the finance sector. You will design, develop and deliver robust Java applications, and contribute to architectural decisions in a business-critical financial environment.

Join a team that shapes new systems from the ground up, taking ownership of complex challenges with experienced engineers and stakeholders.