Senior Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FinTech sector is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join their remote-first team. The successful candidate will work on building resilient platforms, engage in pair programming practices to maintain high code quality, and have the flexibility to rotate across teams. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in Java development and thrive in a collaborative, test-driven setup.

Qualifications

• Commercial Java experience - ideally in a fintech environment.
• Strength with Core Java.
• Strong understanding of TDD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

TDD

Critically communicate

Extreme Programming (XP)

Continuous Integration

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southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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