£575 Per day
Outside
Remote
London
Summary: The role is for a Senior Java Developer specializing in AI and modernization projects at a trading company in London. The position requires extensive backend engineering expertise and experience in integrating AI into software development processes. Candidates have the option to work remotely if they demonstrate outstanding qualifications. The contract is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and modernize production systems with strong Java backend skills.
- Design APIs and microservices while implementing legacy migration strategies.
- Utilize AI development tools and integrate AI into CI/CD pipelines.
- Enhance productivity and code quality through AI-assisted techniques.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with Java.
- Expertise in modernizing production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
- Hands-on experience with AI development tools and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Knowledge of prompt engineering and LLM capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £575 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Java Developer - AI first - sought by trading company based in London - Contract
(OUTSIDE IR35 - Remote option available for outstanding candidates)
What We're Looking For
- Backend Engineering Expertise
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
- Proven track record in modernising production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
- Deep understanding of legacy migration strategies and service decomposition.
- AI/LLM Implementation Skills
- Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Experience integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines and building AI-powered automation.
- Knowledge of prompt engineering, model selection, and LLM capabilities.
- Proven AI Impact
- Demonstrated success in using AI to improve productivity and code quality.
- Experience with AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.
Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash