Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Java. You will work in a remote-first environment, focusing on building and improving resilient fintech platforms. This role values collaboration, test-driven development, and code quality, making it ideal for developers who thrive in dynamic settings.

Qualifications

• Java developer with experience in fintech, familiar with TDD and extreme programming.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Enthusiastic about clean, maintainable code and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient and adaptive fintech platforms in Java.
• Refactoring to enhance code design.
• Writing tests for every commit and automating processes.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

TDD

Clear communication

Teamwork

Extreme Programming

Continuous integration

Clean code practices

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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