Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Telford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on pair programming, TDD, and building robust fintech platforms. This remote-first position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for continuous learning and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in Java, ideally within fintech.
• Strong understanding of TDD and XP principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a test-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient fintech platforms in Java.
• Improving code design through refactoring.
• Writing comprehensive tests for every commit.

Skills

Commercial Java experience

Core Java

Understanding of TDD

Clear communication

Extreme Programming principles

Pair programming

Continuous integration

Job description

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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