Senior Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is searching for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java to join their remote-first team. This role emphasizes building resilient platforms while supporting a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will thrive in a test-driven environment and possess strong Java skills.

Qualifications

• Commercial Java experience, ideally in fintech.
• Strength in Core Java and understanding of TDD.
• Ability to work in a team with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient fintech platforms using Java.
• Refactoring code to improve design and quality.
• Writing tests and automating processes for efficiency.

Skills

Java

TDD

Teamwork

Extreme Programming

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