Technical Analyst / Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Technical Analyst in London, where you'll bridge business needs with technical solutions. This role involves analyzing requirements, supporting the design of secure software systems, and collaborating in Agile teams. Work with cutting-edge technologies like Java and AWS, while contributing to impactful projects in the fintech sector. If you're ready to make a difference in a recognized leader in cloud security, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements for development teams.
• Support design and documentation of secure, scalable software systems.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

REST APIs

SQL

AWS

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

Terraform

CloudWatch

Prometheus

Grafana

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Technical Analyst – London - Hybrid

For one of our clients, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the financial services industry, we are currently looking for an experienced Technical Analyst / Software Engineer to join their UK entity in London (hybrid).

Working with our client means joining one of the most recognized leaders in the fintech sector, renowned for their expertise in cloud security. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation — working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders on complex, cloud- systems.

Your Role:

• Analyse business and technical requirements, and translate them into actionable specs for development teams
• Support the design and documentation of modern, secure, and scalable software systems (mostly Java-based with AWS cloud architecture)
• Investigate issues in production, review logs, and assist in root cause analysis
• Map and document APIs, data flows, integration points, and system processes
• Collaborate in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and support user story refinement, testing, and delivery
• Communicate technical insights clearly across teams, clients, and stakeholders

Your Profile:

• Background in software engineering or systems analysis, with a solid understanding of the SDLC
• Familiarity with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, SQL queries, and writing stored procedures (SQL Server)
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure - AWS
• Knowledge of tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Helm, Terraform)
• Ability to work with monitoring/logging tools (e.g. CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Previous experience supporting production environments or investigating application-level issues
• Comfortable in Agile environments using Jira, Confluence, and similar tools
• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments

If you are willing to work for an innovative business with international presence and recognition within the industry, please get in touch with me today!

Kind regards,

Paulina