Software Engineer (Java)

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company seeks a Java Engineer for a 6-month contract in London. You will join the RegTech team to enhance compliance solutions while working within a hybrid model, contributing to a critical area of risk mitigation and financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong backend focus.
• Proficiency in Java and at least one other server-side language.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance systems and enhance microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive engineering best practices.
• Build analytics and reporting tools for compliance officers.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Data Technologies

AWS

Performance Optimization

Job description

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Java Engineer (6-Month Contract) | Global Tech Company | London (Hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £675 per day INSIDE IR35
A leading global tech company is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join its RegTech team for a 6-month contract. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of regulatory technology, developing solutions that ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support key financial operations across the business.
The RegTech department is responsible for building secure, scalable platforms that enable real-time sanctions screening, customer monitoring, and regulatory reporting – all while keeping partner and customer experience top of mind.
What You’ll Be Working On:

• Develop next-generation scalable, flexible, high-performance systems
• Own and enhance microservices powering risk identification and compliance tooling
• Design and improve screening/monitoring systems for customer and partner data
• Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, product, and engineering teams
• Build analytics and reporting tools for internal compliance officers
• Drive engineering best practices, system performance, and service reliability
• Contribute to team growth through code reviews, mentoring, and hiring efforts
  

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with strong backend focus
• Proficiency in Java (required) and at least one other server-side language
• Solid hands-on experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Familiarity with data technologies like MySQL, Hadoop, or Cassandra
• Experience working with AWS services (RDS, EC2, Step Functions, Kinesis) is a plus
• Strong background in testing, KPIs/SLOs, and performance optimization
• Prior exposure to compliance, fintech, or risk-based systems is a bonus
• Understanding of secure systems (authentication/authorization) is highly desirable
• Comfortable working in distributed, cross-functional teams
  

Why Join?

• Work with a globally distributed, high-performing engineering team
• Solve real-world problems with direct impact on compliance and risk reduction
• Contribute to technology that helps a global platform operate securely and responsibly
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and ownership
  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today or reach out to learn more.
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