Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) - Up To £130,000 + Bonus - FTC
Posted 5 days ago by Hunter Bond
£130,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) at a rapidly scaling FinTech firm involves collaborating within a high-calibre engineering team to maintain and evolve state-of-the-art infrastructure. The position emphasizes the delivery of new greenfield projects and the development of robust distributed systems while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should possess extensive experience in Java and Kafka, with a commitment to high-quality code. This opportunity is set in a collaborative culture that values innovation and engineering excellence.
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
- Deep expertise in Kafka
- Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code
- Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems
- Familiarity with Hadoop (bonus)
Salary (Rate): £130,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Client: FinTech Firm
Salary: Up to £130,000 + Bonus
Location: Hybrid (London)
Experience: 6–30+ Years
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 Kafka Engineer/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
- Deep expertise in Kafka
- Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable code
- Experience or strong interest in low-latency systems
Bonus: Familiarity with Hadoop
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