Job Description:

Java Full Stack Developer

Location: Manchester, UK
Working Model: Office-Based (3 Days per Week)
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £500 per day

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a large-scale technology programme within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern enterprise applications, working across both backend and frontend technologies in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on business-critical systems, leveraging cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build responsive and intuitive front-end applications using Angular or React.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support enterprise-wide applications and services.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices.
• Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD initiatives.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing application support.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend continuous improvements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and Microservices architectures.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of Git and modern version control practices.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD tools including Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of API security frameworks including OAuth2, JWT, and Keycloak.
• Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, or Capital Markets environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity to work for a respected international bank
• Long-term contract opportunity- 12 months + extensions
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and microservices technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.

First round interviews are now being booked in, send in your CV for a confidential discussion