Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka)

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond seeks a Kafka Engineer/Java Developer for a FinTech client in London. The role is hybrid, focusing on building distributed, low-latency systems within a high-calibre team.

You will mentor juniors and help evolve infrastructure while delivering robust, scalable software. Salary up to £130,000 plus bonus, with a supportive, innovative culture and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Java development.
• Deep expertise in Kafka.
• Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Hadoop.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a high-calibre engineering team to maintain and evolve state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Drive delivery of new greenfield projects from the ground up
• Play a central role in developing robust distributed systems
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Skills

Java

Kafka

Low-latency

Hadoop

Job description

Work with cutting-edge tech, lead greenfield initiatives, zero bureaucracy, collaborative culture and stunning office space!

Our rapidly scaling FinTech Client is seeking a highly skilled Kafka Engineer/Java Developer to become part of their elite engineering team.

You'll join a group of exceptionally talented professionals with experience from top-tier organisations. They value Test-Driven Development, clean code, and engineering excellence.

With an unrestricted technology budget and a culture that champions innovation, this is an environment where engineers truly thrive.

Role

• Collaborate within a high-calibre engineering team to maintain and evolve state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Drive delivery of new greenfield projects from the ground up
• Play a central role in developing robust distributed systems
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Skills

• Extensive experience in Java development
• Deep expertise in Kafka
• Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code
• Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems
• Bonus: Familiarity with Hadoop

Client:FinTech Firm

Salary: Up to £130,000 + Bonus

Location:Hybrid (London)

Experience:6-30+ Years