Senior Java Software Engineer

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join their remote-first UK team. You will design and develop cloud-based backend services and mentor junior engineers while influencing technology choices. Applicants should have over 6 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on object-oriented design. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a stable and ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering roles.
• Proven experience building server-side applications and integrating with APIs.
• Solid understanding of SQL, systems integration, and messaging frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs.
• Lead projects from inception to deployment, including testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning.

Skills

Object-oriented design expertise

OO programming skills (Java, C#, Go, Ruby)

Building server-side applications

Web technologies understanding

Agile methodology experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Java Software Engineer – Global Fintech (Remote / UK-Based)

We are working with an established global fintech, renowned for delivering world-class payments technology, as they grow their UK engineering team. They're powering the next generation of merchant-first capabilities and are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join them on this journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-performing, autonomous team at the heart of a global payments ecosystem. You’ll tackle real-world challenges at scale, with a strong emphasis on quality, modern engineering practices, and building software that delivers lasting value.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and platform features within a modern, cloud-based payments architecture.
• Lead or contribute to projects from inception through deployment — including architecture, testing, and release.
• Build observable, testable systems using best practices such as BDD, CI/CD, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead by example, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking engineers with:

• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in object-oriented design and architecture, with the ability to apply design patterns in scalable and maintainable ways.
• Strong OO programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, C#, Go, or Ruby.
• Proven experience building server-side applications and integrating with modern APIs and databases.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, SQL, systems integration, caching, and messaging frameworks.
• A collaborative, self-motivated mindset and a desire to mentor and support the growth of others.
• The ability to thrive in an agile, outcome-driven environment with varied project scopes.

Why This Role?

• Join a stable, well-funded fintech with global reach and real engineering ambition.
• Be part of a remote-first, UK-based team working on meaningful challenges.
• Influence technology choices and delivery approaches from the ground up.
• Enjoy a culture that blends technical curiosity, pragmatism, and delivery focus.

Interested?

If you're a Senior Java Software Engineer with strong OO design skills and a passion for mentoring others, we’d love to tell you more about the long-term vision of this exceptional global fintech.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development