Senior Kafka/Java Architect - Up to £130k + Bonus - Scaling Fintech - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Hunter Bond
£130,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Kafka/Java Architect role is a 12-month fixed-term contract within a scaling FinTech company, offering a salary of up to £130k plus bonuses. The position involves working on greenfield projects and distributed systems while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java and Kafka, and a passion for high-quality code. The role promotes a culture of innovation with an unlimited tech budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a team of engineers looking after cutting-edge infrastructure
- Working on greenfield projects
- Being a key member of a team working on distributed systems
- Mentoring junior engineers
Key Skills:
- 6-20 years experience with Java
- A passion for the highest quality code
- Knowledge of low latency Java is a huge plus (or at least an interest in working with it)
- Extensive Kafka experience
- Hadoop experience is a distinct advantage
Salary (Rate): £130000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Job Title: Senior Kafka/Java Architect (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Client: Scaling FinTech
Salary: Up to £130k + Bonus
Location: Hybrid (London)
Experience: 6-20 years
Sells: Cutting-edge tech, ownership of multiple greenfield projects, no red tape, a friendly/collaborative environment, beautiful offices!
A scaling FinTech is looking for an experience Kafka Engineer/Java Developer to join a top-tier team. The team is made up of some really smart individuals who have worked at some great firms. They are passionate about TDD, and good quality code. This team have an unlimited tech budget and promote a great culture!
Role:
- Working as part of a team of engineers looking after cutting edge infrastructure
- Working on greenfield projects
- Being a key member of a team working on distributed systems
- Mentoring jr engineers
Skills:
- 6-20 years experience with Java
- A passion for the highest quality code
- Knowledge of low latency java is a huge plus (or at least an interest in working with it)
- Extensive Kafka experience
- Hadoop experience is a distinct advantage