Senior Java Software Engineer

Paritas Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java microservices to join their team. This position involves taking end-to-end ownership of service design and development while focusing on building robust microservices for high-traffic consumer-facing systems. The ideal candidate has proven experience in developing Java-based solutions, familiarity with agile methodologies, and strong collaboration skills. This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale projects beyond traditional financial systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing Java microservices for high-traffic applications.
• Hands-on experience with full software lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of performance, scalability, security in distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Join a permanent feature team and take end-to-end ownership of services.
• Build robust microservices that support high-traffic user experiences.
• Translate complex requirements into production-ready software.

Skills

Java microservices development

Agile software lifecycle experience

Performance and scalability understanding

Collaboration and communication skills

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Java Microservices | London (1 day per week on‑site) | £74,000 – £92,000 + Package

We’re partnering with a leading UK bank to recruit a Lead Software Engineer with strong Java and microservices expertise. This is a hands‑on role building high‑performance, scalable software for real‑world, high‑traffic systems.

About the Role

You’ll join a permanent feature team, taking end‑to‑end ownership of services, from design and development to testing, deployment, and optimisation. Your focus will be on building robust microservices that support high‑traffic user experiences, serving thousands or millions of concurrent users, such as e‑commerce search functionality, streaming platform logins, or other large‑scale consumer‑facing systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience developing Java microservices for high‑traffic applications (retail, e‑commerce, media, or streaming platforms).
• Hands‑on experience with the full software lifecycle in agile environments and CI / CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of performance, scalability, security, and observability in distributed systems.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into resilient, production‑ready software.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Why This Role

This is your chance to work with a leading bank while applying your expertise in high‑traffic, consumer‑facing microservices and shape platform‑level solutions outside traditional financial systems.

Contact

Harry – Paritas Recruitment

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