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 Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Software Developer (Java/Kafka) at a rapidly scaling FinTech firm involves leading greenfield projects and collaborating within a high-calibre engineering team. The position emphasizes Test-Driven Development and clean code, offering an innovative environment with an unrestricted technology budget. The developer will play a central role in maintaining and evolving infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers. This is a six-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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