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Senior Java Engineer (Kubernetes, Kafka, Docker) – Hybrid

Senior Java Engineer (Kubernetes, Kafka, SpringBoot) - Finance - London Daily rate: £550 - £750 (inside IR35) – Duration: 12 months – Hybrid: 8 days per month – Start: ASAP A banking client is looking for a Senior Java Engineer with Kafka and Docker skills to join the team on a freela ...

Senior Backend Engineer Cloud Native Microservices (Java)

Software Engineer III - Back-end Engineer - Chase UK Location: LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Software Engineering Business Unit Corporate Sector Posting Date 06/05/2025, 10:36 Locations 25 B ...

Senior Java Microservices Engineer Cloud Native APIs

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of complex distributed systems. You will design, build, and operate cloud-native microservices in Java 17/21 with Spring Boot, ensuring responsiveness through modern front-ends in Typescript. This hands-on role involves daily production ...

Senior Java API Engineer – Pricing Platform (Hybrid)

A leading retail technology firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their Price Service team. The role involves designing robust, scalable APIs used across all of Tesco’s channels, serving millions of shoppers weekly. Key responsibilities include implementing systems, translating produ ...

Senior Software Engineer, Java for Investments Platform

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to develop innovative financial solutions. You will define and shape the Wise Assets product, focusing on user experience and data-driven decisions. The role requires strong project coordination skills and experience in web applications developme ...

Senior Java/Kotlin Backend Engineer FinTech (Hybrid)

Oliver Bernard is looking for Senior Java/Kotlin Engineers to join their growing fintech team in London. This role involves designing and building high-performance backend services, working with distributed systems, and utilizing modern tooling. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial experience w ...

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Java) – Life Sciences

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python and Java. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in developing complex applications, particularly within the Life Sciences domain. This role offers flexible remote working and a compe ...

Hybrid Java Full Stack Engineer — Cybersecurity Focus

Axiom Software Solutions Limited is seeking a Java Fullstack Engineer to join its innovative Information Security Cybertech Engineering team in London, United Kingdom. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work model and involves working with a full-stack tech stack. The position involves cont ...

Software Engineer III Backend Engineering Java/Kotlin

Software Engineer III - Backend Engineering - Java/Kotlin LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Description Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we’re a new team, with a new mission. We’re creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center – ...

Software Engineer III Backend Engineering Java/Kotlin

Job Description Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to ou ...

Senior SDET (Remote) Java, API & E2E Testing

MLabs is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to work in a remote-first environment across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers to enhance automated testing pipelines and ensure quality through exploratory testing. This permanent role offers a compe ...

Senior Java Engineer: Kubernetes, Kafka, SpringBoot|Hybrid

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Senior Java Engineer for a major banking client in London. This 12-month freelance role offers a daily rate between £550 - £750, with a mandatory in-office presence 8 days per month. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in core Java, Docker, Kubernetes, a ...

Senior Java Microservices Engineer Cloud, TDD & Mentoring

Worldpay (UK) Limited seeks a talented engineer to design, develop, and improve cloud-based products. You will work collaboratively within a cross-functional squad, focusing on automation, highly available microservices, and mentoring junior engineers. This role involves joining the on-call rota and le ...

Tester Performance & Java for UK Customs Transformation

Experis UK is seeking a Tester for a high-profile customs transformation project. This role involves working within an experienced delivery team to support and enhance testing for the UK's central Customs application. You will collaborate closely with business analysts to define and execute test scenarios. </ ...

Senior Graph & AI Platform Engineer (Java/Spring)

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Greater London is hiring a Senior Software Engineer II for their Search and AI Platform. This role involves designing scalable graph-based search services and developing applications using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in sof ...

Fullstack Software Engineer Cloud Services (.NET/Java)

Sky UK is looking for a Software Developer to help build cloud-based services and applications as part of our Group Content Platform. You'll participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation, using C# and Java. The ideal candidate will have exte ...

Senior Java Engineer Real Time Payments & Reactive

Icon Solutions, located in Greater London, is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with a solid product engineering background. You will be pivotal in delivering a cutting-edge solution for real-time payment processing, working hands-on to solve complex challenges. The ideal candidate should ha ...

Senior Java Engineer – Real‑Time Payments (Hybrid)

A leading payments consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design scalable, high-availability systems. You will work with Java 17+, Spring WebFlux, and Kafka in a hybrid environment, contributing to real-time transaction solutions for major global banks. Ideal candidates have strong exp ...

Senior Java/Spring Boot Architect Cloud & Integration

Methods, a leading IT Services Consultancy in Greater London, is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to drive digital transformation projects. The successful candidate will leverage their Java and Spring Boot expertise to define robust technical architecture and provide leadership across various pr ...

Senior Backend Engineer (Java & Go) — Hybrid, Impact

Holland Barrett is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java & Golang) to shape its digital future. In this hybrid role, you'll lead the design of scalable backend systems and build high-quality services. The ideal candidate has strong Java and Golang experience along with a proactive, collaborative mindset. </ ...

Senior Java Engineer Distributed Systems, Hybrid London

A leading enterprise SaaS provider in London is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to enhance their core platform team. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule and responsibilities include participating in all product lifecycle phases and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has 7+ years ...

High Performance Java Engineer for Banking/Trading

An established industry player is on the lookout for specialist Java engineers to work on high-performance, low-latency systems for major financial institutions. This role involves building and maintaining cutting-edge Java applications, optimizing performance, and collaborating with a dedicated team to drive in ...

QA Automation Engineer – Java, JEST, AWS Serverless

N Consulting Limited is seeking a passionate QA Automation Engineer to enhance quality across cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building robust automation frameworks using Java and JEST, apply TDD and BDD practices, and validate AWS backend services. The ro ...

Automation QA Engineer AWS, Java Springboot, CI

This is a job posted by our partner Jooble Below is a snippet of the job description. To read the full text, please click on the Apply Now link. Requirements Java Java Springboot JEST (good to have) TypeScript (good to have) AWS services kno ...

Senior Security Engineer & Full Stack (React/Java)

A global financial services leader located in London seeks a Lead Security Engineer with expertise in delivering secure software solutions. The ideal candidate will design, code, and test applications using Java and React, resolve production issues, and ensure a secure, agile development process. Key qualificati ...

Senior Manager of Software Engineering Java / React

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in the PTT team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing, building, and delivering trusted technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to address challenges across multiple technol ...

Senior Test Automation Engineer Finance (Java/Selenium)

A leading financial technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and executing automated tests for trading applications and requires extensive knowledge in automated testing, Java, and Financial Services. This position offers ...

Java eTrading Strategist Rates Front Office London

A leading global investment bank is seeking a talented Java Developer / eTrading Strategist to join its high-performing Rates Electronic Trading team in London. This is a front‑office role at the intersection of trading, quantitative research, and technology , offering the opp ...

Senior Backend Engineer Java/Spring, SC Clearance

Coltech is seeking an experienced Software Developer / Engineer to join a secure, large-scale financial services programme in Greater London. This role involves hands-on engineering within a collaborative team, enhancing critical backend services in a distributed architecture. The ideal candidate will ...

Support Java Engineer POS (Point of Sales)

Point of Sales Support Engineer Location: London, UK (hybrid) As a Point of Sales Support Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end incident and problem management across POS systems within retail store environments. You will ensure timely resolution of issues in line with ...

Senior Java Architect for Equity Finance Platform

hackajob is looking for an Equity Finance - Senior Dev / Architect based in London. This role involves hands-on leadership in shaping the architecture for Prime Brokerage and Capital Markets platforms, focusing on design and building of scalable trading systems using Java and Kafka. The successful cand ...

Full Stack Engineer: Java Microservices & Scalable APIs

FDJ UNITED is seeking a Backend or Full Stack Developer/Engineer to engage in the full system life cycle, focusing on scalable, maintainable services for our customer service back offices. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical knowledge, work with experienced engineers, and grow into a senior p ...

Senior Software Engineer – RWA Risk Platform (Java)

Oakwell Hampton Group is seeking a Senior Software Developer in London to join a high-profile programme in the banking sector. This role involves designing and developing risk technology applications and collaborating with quantitative analysts. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java, a so ...

Senior Java Engineer Full Stack, Vice President

**Role Overview:** The Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer is an experienced, individual contributor position responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality, end-to-end application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to d ...

Senior Java Engineer Full Stack, Vice President

Role Overview:The Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer is an experienced, individual contributor position responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality, end-to-end application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is t ...

Senior Manager of Software Engineering Java / React

Are you ready to make a difference and shape the future of technology? At JPMorganChase, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, expand your skills, and work on projects that matter. We value your expertise and encour ...

Senior Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices)

Job Level: 9UK Wide We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions. You will work on complex software projects, contributing to the architecture, development, and improvement of software syste ...

Senior Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices)

Job Level: 9UK Wide We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions. You will work on complex software projects, contributing to the architecture, development, and improvement of software syste ...

Senior Java Engineer Full Stack, Vice President

Role Overview:The Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer is an experienced, individual contributor position responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality, end-to-end application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is t ...

Senior Manager of Software Engineering Java / React

Are you ready to make a difference and shape the future of technology? At JPMorganChase, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, expand your skills, and work on projects that matter. We value your expertise and encour ...

Principal AI Java Engineer Remote Cloud Native

A global automotive systems industry leader is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer (Java) to work remotely on AI projects. This role requires deep expertise in Java, Spring, and AWS, with hands-on experience in production-grade AI systems. Responsibilities include implementing AI solutions and creating depl ...

Principal AI Java Engineer Remote Cloud Native

A global automotive systems industry leader is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer (Java) to work remotely on AI projects. This role requires deep expertise in Java, Spring, and AWS, with hands-on experience in production-grade AI systems. Responsibilities include implementing AI solutions and creating depl ...

Senior Java Engineer, AI Enhanced Trading Platform

P2P is seeking a Trading Product Engineer to design and deliver low-latency Java code for their Exchange platform. The ideal candidate should have strong Java fluency, experience in performance tuning, and a proven track record in building high throughput systems.As part of the Trading Product Engineer ...

Senior Java Engineer Low Latency FICC eTrading

Bank of America is looking for a Senior Engineer in Bromley to join the FICC Macro Rates Electronic Trading Technology team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing critical eTrading components utilized globally. Candidates should have hands-on Java experience, a strong background in multi-threaded develop ...

Lead Software Developer in Test

Job Description About You As a lead SDET for this high growth AI scale up you will have a variety of skills that will enable you to succeed in the role. Don’t worry if you don’t hit them all you can definitely learn: · Minimum 8 years of experience in test develop ...

Lead Software Developer in Test

Job Description About You As a lead SDET for this high growth AI scale up you will have a variety of skills that will enable you to succeed in the role. Don’t worry if you don’t hit them all you can definitely learn: · Minimum 8 years of experience in test develop ...

Technical Implementation Consultant Financial Data in London Quant Capital

Technical Implementation Consultant Financial Data London, United Kingdom Posted 10 months ago Tech stack XML SQL Java Job Description This position involves testing and management of new and existing client installatio ...

Graduate Software Developer / Quantitative Developer / Quantitative Researcher Up to £160,000[...]

Overview Graduate Software Developer / Quantitative Developer / Quantitative Researcher — Up to £160,000 + Bonus + Package London, England, United Kingdom Just graduated and eager to dive into the world of high-performance tech and quantitative finance? Join a leading global trading ...

Audio Tech Internship: Backend, ML & Full Stack (London)

Are you passionate about all things Engineering? So are we! We’re looking for interns to work on a wide range of domains, such as Backend, Web/Frontend, Full Stack, C++, Data, Machine Learning, Mobile (iOS/Android), Quality Assurance, and Security. Opportunities span across a variety of teams - delivering ...

2024 Summer Internship, Engineering (London)

Are you passionate about all things Engineering? So are we! We’re looking for interns to work on a wide range of domains, such as Backend, Web/Frontend, Full Stack, C++, Data, Machine Learning, Mobile (iOS/Android), Quality Assurance, and Security. Opportunities span across a variety of teams - delivering ...

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