software engineer TYK

Lorien; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise recherche un Senior / Lead Backend Software Engineer pour un contrat de 6 mois dans l'industrie bancaire. Le candidat idéal travaillera sur une plateforme cloud-native moderne, devra avoir une solide expérience avec Java et Spring, et aura l'opportunité d'influencer l'architecture tout en encadrant les autres. Des compétences en AWS et en développement orienté services sont indispensables.

Qualifications

• Expérience commerciale significative avec Java 8, 17 et 21.
• Compréhension approfondie de Spring Boot et Spring Framework.
• Expérience solide en développement cloud natif avec AWS.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir, développer et maintenir des services backend en utilisant Java et Spring.
• Écrire du code bien testé avec un accent sur les tests unitaires et BDD.
• Collaborer avec des équipes inter-fonctionnelles.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Unit Testing

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Communication Skills

Tools

AWS

Docker

TYK API Gateway

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Lead Backend Software Engineer (Contract) - banking indusrry - TYK experince

Location: hybrid (UK-based only)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior to Lead-level Backend Software Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. You'll be working on a modern, cloud-native platform, helping to build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to influence architecture and mentor others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (8, 17, 21) and Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong emphasis on unit testing and BDD
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product
• Deploy and manage services on AWS, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8, 17, and 21
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Proficient in unit testing and behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native development
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or lead a small team

Nice to Have:

• Experience with TYK API Gateway
• Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.