Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) - Up To £120,000 - FTC
Posted 3 days ago by Hunter Bond
£120,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) at a FinTech firm involves leading greenfield projects and collaborating within a high-calibre engineering team. The position emphasizes Test-Driven Development and clean code, fostering an innovative culture with an unrestricted technology budget. The developer will also provide mentorship to junior engineers while working on robust distributed systems. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working arrangement based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a high-calibre engineering team to maintain and evolve state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Drive delivery of new greenfield projects from the ground up
- Play a central role in developing robust distributed systems
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in Java development
- Experience in Kafka
- Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code
- Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems
Salary (Rate): £120,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Client: FinTech Firm
Salary: Up to £120,000 (Pro Rata) - 6 Months
Location: Hybrid (London)
Experience: Senior
Work with cutting-edge tech, lead greenfield initiatives, zero bureaucracy, collaborative culture and stunning office space!
Our rapidly scaling FinTech Client is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to become part of their elite engineering team. You’ll join a group of exceptionally talented professionals with experience from top-tier organisations. They value Test-Driven Development, clean code, and engineering excellence. With an unrestricted technology budget and a culture that champions innovation, this is an environment where engineers truly thrive.
Role:
- Collaborate within a high-calibre engineering team to maintain and evolve state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Drive delivery of new greenfield projects from the ground up
- Play a central role in developing robust distributed systems
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Skills:
- Extensive experience in Java development
- Experience in Kafka
- Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code
- Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems
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