Senior Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer proficient in Java. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first, collaborative environment and will engage in pair programming, continuous integration, and TDD principles. Responsibilities include building adaptable platforms, refactoring code, and automating processes, all in a culture prioritizing clean and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a fintech environment is ideal.
• Proficiency in writing tests for commits.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, test-driven environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

Understanding of TDD

Clear communication

Extreme Programming principles

Pair programming culture

Continuous integration

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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