Senior Data/Backend Engineer (Java, AWS)
Posted 1 week ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, Lancashire
Summary: The Senior Data/Backend Engineer role focuses on building cloud-native Back End services and data pipelines to support a global finance transformation project, specifically the migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. The position requires strong engineering skills in Java and AWS, with an emphasis on data accuracy and compliance. The role involves collaboration with various teams to define solutions and ensure the integrity of financial data during the transition. An immediate start is preferred for an initial six-month contract with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build Java-based Back End services to support financial data processing
- Develop and maintain data pipelines integrating multiple source systems into SAP
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness and consistency during migration and dual-run
- Work closely with Product, Finance and Business teams to define solutions
- Support compliance requirements (eg SOX, GDPR)
- Contribute to AWS-based cloud architecture and DevOps practices
- Monitor and support production systems
Key Skills:
- Strong Back End engineering experience (Java/Spring Boot)
- Experience building data pipelines or integration services
- Strong understanding of data flows and data quality
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with business and non-technical stakeholders
Salary (Rate): £560 Daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Data/Backend Engineer (Java, AWS) - Finance Transformation
Rate: £560/day via an umbrella company
Location: Manchester (couple days/month onsite)
Contract: Initial 6 month contract, extension likely - ASAP start
The Opportunity
We're supporting a global organisation undergoing a large-scale finance and data transformation, including the migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
As part of this programme, a new engineering team is being built to modernise how financial data is structured, governed and integrated across multiple business domains.
This is a key role focused on building the data pipelines and Back End services that underpin financial reporting and ERP integration.
The Role
You'll design and build cloud-native Back End services and data pipelines that ensure financial data is accurate, compliant and correctly integrated into SAP and downstream systems.
This role sits outside of SAP, focusing on the data and integration layer during a critical ECC S/4 transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Build Java-based Back End services to support financial data processing
- Develop and maintain data pipelines integrating multiple source systems into SAP
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness and consistency during migration and dual-run
- Work closely with Product, Finance and Business teams to define solutions
- Support compliance requirements (eg SOX, GDPR)
- Contribute to AWS-based cloud architecture and DevOps practices
- Monitor and support production systems
Tech Environment
- Java/Spring Boot
- AWS (cloud-native architecture)
- SQL Server/data integration tools
- Kubernetes/containerisation
- Infrastructure as Code (eg CDK/Terraform)
- Exposure to Python/data tooling beneficial
What We're Looking For
- Strong Back End engineering experience (Java/Spring Boot)
- Experience building data pipelines or integration services
- Strong understanding of data flows and data quality
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with business and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in finance systems/ERP environments
- Exposure to SAP (ECC or S/4HANA)
- Experience in regulated environments (SOX, GDPR)