Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java skills. This role involves building and refining innovative fintech platforms, emphasizing a collaborative approach through pair programming and continuous integration. Join an inclusive environment that values flexibility and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java development, ideally in a fintech environment.
• Familiarity with TDD, BDD, and DDD principles.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient and adaptable fintech platforms.
• Refactoring existing code to improve design.
• Writing comprehensive tests and automating processes.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Teamwork

Extreme Programming (XP)

Continuous Integration

Job description

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