Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) - Up To £120,000 - FTC

Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) - Up To £120,000 - FTC

Posted Today by Hunter Bond

£120,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: Our client, a rapidly scaling FinTech firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join their elite engineering team. The role involves collaborating on cutting-edge technology projects, driving greenfield initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. The company promotes a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, supported by an unrestricted technology budget. This position is hybrid, based in London, and offers a competitive salary of up to £120,000 pro rata for a fixed-term contract of 6 months.

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: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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

Don't hesitate to reach out!