Backend Developer

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Backend Developer

Location: London or Edinburgh - Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Rate: £460 to £540 per day inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initially

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and build scalable backend systems for enterprise-grade platforms within the financial services domain. This role involves working with modern Java technologies, microservices architectures, and cloud‑ready solutions, contributing to high‑volume, high‑performance transactional systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java 9+ and the Spring Framework

* Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications

* Contribute to microservices architectures with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience

* Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional engineering teams

* Implement event-driven patterns using messaging or streaming platforms

* Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews

* Support deployments and release activities across multiple environments

* Diagnose and resolve application issues in production environments

* Maintain adherence to security, performance, and compliance standards

* Participate fully in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

Essential

* 5–10 years of software development experience, including 4+ years of hands-on Java development

* Strong experience with Java 9+

* Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Core

* Proven experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices

* Strong understanding of OO design principles, patterns, and clean code

* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

* Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

* Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments

Desirable

* Experience with SaaS-based architectures

* Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, JMS, or equivalent)

* Background in system integration and enterprise messaging

* Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered
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Location:
London
Salary:
£460 - £540 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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