Senior Software Developer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£130,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Java Backend Development Scalable Applications Engineering Standards Design Patterns Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Software Developer

Role: Senior Java Engineer

Client: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Compensation: £130,000 + Comps

Location: Hybrid (London)

Overview

A global financial services organisation is growing a senior Java engineering team to support a strategic, business-critical technology platform. This is a hands-on, senior level role suited to experienced engineers who enjoy working on complex systems while helping shape technical direction and engineering standards. This is an opportunity to join a delivery-focused team operating at a high level within a global enterprise.

The Role

You will be operating at a senior / VP level, contributing hands-on to the development of a strategic enterprise platform. The position involves supporting the ongoing evolution of a long-term, globally used system while collaborating with other senior engineers to drive platform quality and stability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contributing hands-on to the development of a strategic enterprise platform
  • Helping shape technical standards, design approaches, and best practices
  • Collaborating with other senior engineers to drive platform quality and stability
  • Supporting the ongoing evolution of a long-term, globally used system
  • Working closely with business-facing stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence

Requirements

- Strong Java backend development experience (modern Java versions)

- Proven background building high-quality, scalable applications in complex environments

- Experience working closely with business-facing stakeholders

- Comfortable operating at senior / VP level in a delivery-focused team

- Deep understanding of engineering standards and design patterns

What’s on Offer

- Competitive compensation package of £130,000 + Comps

- Opportunity to influence a strategic, business-critical global platform

- Hybrid working model based in London

- Exposure to complex, large-scale financial systems

- Clear path for high-level technical leadership and ownership

If you are a Senior Java Engineer looking to join one of the world’s most elite teams, please apply for more information.

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