Senior Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer proficient in Java to enhance their development team. You'll engage in building innovative fintech platforms while fostering collaboration through pair programming and continuous integration practices. This remote-first role offers significant responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fintech is ideal.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset.
• Strong background in test-driven development (TDD).

Responsibilities

• Building resilient fintech platforms.
• Refactoring code to improve design.
• Writing comprehensive tests for every commit.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

Understanding of TDD

Clear communication

Extreme Programming principles

Continuous integration

Pair programming

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 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