Senior Java Software Engineer

Orbis Group; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Senior Java Engineer for a remote role focused on backend systems that automate complex financial processes. You will develop APIs in Java using the Spring ecosystem and work with AWS, Terraform, and Helm in a tightly regulated environment. This hands-on position offers a 6-month rolling contract with potential extensions and requires strong experience in the Spring ecosystem and solid knowledge of AWS. Ideal candidates thrive under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with the Spring ecosystem.
• Solid knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Helm.
• Ability to deliver backend solutions for complex financial and actuarial workflows under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend systems and APIs in Java using the Spring ecosystem.
• Work with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Design and implement production-ready systems for financial processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with operational needs.
• Support proof-of-concept work to validate technical approaches.

Skills

Spring ecosystem

AWS

Terraform

Helm

Backend solutions

Financial processes

Job description

Senior Java Engineer – Actuarial Data Squad – Outside IR35 - Contract

We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a high-profile project focused on backend systems that automate complex financial and actuarial processes. This is a hands‑on role delivering backend solutions under tight deadlines in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop backend systems and APIs in Java, using the Spring ecosystem
• Work with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Helm
• Design and implement scalable, production-ready systems for complex financial processes
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align solutions with operational needs
• Support discovery and proof-of-concept work to validate technical approaches

Key Skills

• Strong experience with the Spring ecosystem
• Solid knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Helm
• Comfortable working in large, regulated, or secure corporate environments
• Ability to deliver hands‑on backend solutions for complex financial and actuarial workflows under tight deadlines

Rate : DOE, outside IR35

Location : Fully remote, UK-based

Duration : 6-month rolling contract with potential extensions