Staff Software Engineer, Lending (Remote - UK)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruiting service is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in the United Kingdom to develop a high-performance lending platform. The successful candidate will leverage Java and AWS services, design microservices, and manage infrastructure with Terraform. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential, as is experience in financial services. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible remote working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Flexible remote working arrangements

Professional growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience, primarily in Java.
• Experience with AWS services (AWS certification is mandatory).
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Experience with testing strategies including unit, integration, and load testing.
• Knowledge of Terraform and API specifications (Postman, OpenAPI/Swagger) is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications for the lending platform.
• Translate product requirements into scalable solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform for AWS resources.
• Monitor applications for reliability and performance using Grafana.

Skills

Java

AWS services

Event-driven architectures

Distributed systems

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Observability tools

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Lending in the United Kingdom.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of a high-performance, scalable global lending platform used by banks, fintechs, and marketplaces. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to design and implement robust, event-driven microservices that meet high standards of security, availability, and performance. The position offers opportunities to influence architectural decisions, optimize cloud-based systems, and work with cutting-edge AWS services. Collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation are key, as you ensure the platform is adaptable to diverse global markets. The environment is fast-paced, technical, and highly collaborative, providing scope for professional growth and impactful contributions.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications for the lending platform, leveraging AWS cloud services.
• Participate in technical analysis and translate product requirements into scalable solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices and event-driven architectures, addressing distributed transaction challenges.
• Collaborate in architectural decisions and provide guidance on best practices.
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform for provisioning and removal of AWS resources.
• Monitor applications using metrics and logs via tools such as Grafana, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Contribute to a culture of quality, observability, and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience, primarily in Java.
• Experience with AWS services (AWS certification is mandatory).
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Experience with testing strategies including unit, integration, and load testing.
• Knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and API specifications (Postman, OpenAPI/Swagger) is advantageous.
• Ability to design architectural solutions and optimize cloud-based databases (DynamoDB experience a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.
• Previous experience in financial services is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a global, high-scale lending platform.
• Exposure to advanced cloud and microservices technologies.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.

Please note: This role is posted on behalf of a partner company via Jobgether. The final decision and next steps are determined by the partner's internal hiring process.