Senior Software Developer - Java - £130,000 + Comps - London

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to contribute to a vital enterprise platform. This hands-on role involves not only development but also shaping technical standards and collaborating with senior engineers to enhance platform quality. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in Java backend development and the ability to work with business stakeholders in a delivery-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Java backend development using modern versions.
• Familiarity with building scalable applications in complex environments.
• Able to work closely with business-facing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic enterprise platform.
• Help establish technical standards and design approaches.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve platform quality.
• Support the evolution of a globally used system.

Skills

Strong Java backend development experience

Experience building high-quality applications

Stakeholder collaboration

Senior / VP level operations

Job description

A global financial services organisation is growing a senior Java engineering team to support a strategic, business-critical technology platform. This is a hands-on, senior level role suited to experienced engineers who enjoy working on complex systems while helping shape technical direction and engineering standards.

What we’re looking for

• Strong Java backend development experience (modern Java versions)
• Background building high-quality, scalable applications in complex environments
• Experience working closely with business-facing stakeholders
• Comfortable operating at senior / VP level in a delivery-focused team

What you’ll do

• Contribute hands-on to the development of a strategic enterprise platform
• Help shape technical standards, design approaches and best practices
• Collaborate with other senior engineers to drive platform quality and stability
• Support the ongoing evolution of a long-term, globally used system