Software Engineer

SR2 REC LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 REC LTD is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Java for a UK-based, client-facing project in the financial services space. The role involves building backend services with Java, while .NET experience is a plus as it is used on the programme.

Strong AWS capabilities and RESTful API work are essential, along with NoSQL skills and delivering production-grade software. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a consulting environment, able to engage with senior stakeholders, and available to

Qualifications

• Strong backend engineering experience in Java.
• Exposure to .NET, or the appetite to work with it as its use on the programme grows, is a real plus
• Solid AWS experience, building and running services in the cloud
• RESTful API experience
• NoSQL experience
• A track record of shipping production software to a high bar on performance, testing and code quality
• Delivery into regulated financial services is a strong advantage
• Comfortable and credible in a client-facing consulting environment alongside senior stakeholders
• UK based, happy to go through BPSS clearance, available to start within the next two weeks

Skills

Java backend

.NET exposure

AWS

RESTful API

NoSQL

Client-facing

Job description

Software Engineer - Java, .NET, AWS

Contract | UK based | Client-facing

We are looking for a Java focused software engineer to join a programme of work with a top consultancy on an FS client.

The work is predominantly Java, building the backend services behind a client-facing financial product, with .NET also used in places, so experience there is a real plus. It runs on AWS. This is hands‑on engineering on a well-backed programme with clear scope, working alongside a senior consulting team in an environment where both technical depth and professional credibility matter.

What we are looking for

• Strong backend engineering experience in Java
• Exposure to .NET, or the appetite to work with it as its use on the programme grows, is a real plus
• Solid AWS experience, building and running services in the cloud
• RESTful API experience
• NoSQL experience
• A track record of shipping production software to a high bar on performance, testing and code quality
• Delivery into regulated financial services is a strong advantage
• Comfortable and credible in a client-facing consulting environment alongside senior stakeholders
• UK based, happy to go through BPSS clearance, available to start within the next two weeks

Why this one

A serious build on a named programme with real backing, alongside a strong team, on a modern stack. The kind of engagement where the work is interesting and the scope is clear from the outset.