Senior Java Software Engineer

Optimal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a 3-month contract based in Leeds. This role involves developing secure, high-performance systems and requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and financial services. The position starts full-time on-site and transitions to a hybrid model, offering a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java and Spring Boot required.
• Knowledge of financial services and payments is essential.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-performance enterprise systems.
• Transition from full-time on-site to hybrid work.
• Collaborate on scalable microservices and API integration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Financial Services Knowledge

Payments Experience

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Location: Leeds (You must live within commuting distance!)

Duration: 3 months (potential to extend)

Rate: £460 p/d Outside of IR35

Type: Hybrid after the first month

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with financial services/payments experience to play a key role in delivering secure, high-performance enterprise systems. This contract requires full-time on-site work for the first month, transitioning to a hybrid setup for the remaining two months and any extension.

Senior Java Developer – Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Leeds (You must live within commuting distance!)

Duration: 3 months (potential to extend)

Rate: £460 p/d Outside of IR35

Type: Hybrid after the first month

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with financial services/payments experience to play a key role in delivering secure, high-performance enterprise systems. This contract requires full-time on-site work for the first month, transitioning to a hybrid setup for the remaining two months and any extension.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Java & Spring Boot Expertise – Microservices, REST APIs, security, batch processing
• Frontend Exposure – Angular, Ext JS (Sencha), JavaScript (ES6+)
• Scalable Microservices & API Integration – OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, secure service design
• DevOps & CI/CD – Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarCloud, Docker
• Financial Services & Payments Knowledge – ISO 8583, ISO 20022, encryption (AES, RSA), PCI-DSS compliance
  

Requirements:

• Must be based in Leeds or within a commutable distance
• Availability for an immediate start

This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial systems in a dynamic environment. If you’re ready to jump into a fast-moving project, get in touch to apply or find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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