Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer in Chelmsford. This role emphasizes collaboration in a remote-first environment, focusing on TDD, pair programming, and building robust fintech solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills and thrive in a flexible, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TDD principles.
• Experience in a fintech performance environment.
• Great teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient fintech platforms in Java.
• Refactoring code for design improvement.
• Automating processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

TDD

Clear communication

Extreme Programming principles

Continuous integration

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31.05.2025

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Senior Software Engineer – Java - FinTech

Remote First | London (UK) | Up to £120k + Benefits

Are you a Java developer who thrives in a collaborative, test-driven environment? Do you believe in pair programming, continuous integration, and clean, maintainable code? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Our FinTech client could be the ideal role for you....

Skills:

• Commercial Java experience - ideally in a fintech, performance environment
• Strength with Core Java
• Strong understanding of TDD
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Extreme Programming (XP) principles, with a strong focus on TDD, BDD, and DDD.
• Pair programming culture ensures high-quality code and continuous learning.
• Continuous integration—every commit is releasable, and automation is key.
• We value growth and flexibility, welcoming developers from all backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building resilient and adaptable fintech platforms in Java
• Refactoring to improve code design
• Writing comprehensive tests for every commit
• Automating processes to improve efficiency
• Rotating across teams to enhance collaboration