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

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

Posted 2 days ago by Hunter Bond

£120,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom

Summary: The role is for a Senior Software Developer specializing in Java and Kafka at a rapidly scaling FinTech firm. The position involves collaborating with a high-caliber engineering team to drive greenfield projects and develop robust distributed systems. The company promotes a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, providing an unrestricted technology budget. This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months with a competitive salary package.

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

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

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