Senior Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join their remote-first team in Cheltenham. The role involves building resilient platforms, improving code design, and embracing a culture of testing and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Java and TDD principles, contributing to high-quality software development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a performance-oriented fintech environment.
• Strong focus on test-driven development (TDD) and clean code practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaboration in teams.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient and adaptable fintech platforms in Java.
• Refactoring code to improve design.
• Writing comprehensive tests for every commit.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

TDD

Clear communication

Extreme Programming principles

Pair programming

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