Senior Software Developer

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 24 April 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£130,000 / year

SKILLS

Java Backend Development Scalable Applications Stakeholder Management Engineering Standards Platform Stability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Software Developer

Role: Senior Java Engineer
Client: Financial Services Firm
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.

The Role

Java Development: Contributing hands-on to backend development using modern Java versions.
Platform Engineering: Supporting the development of a strategic enterprise platform.
Technical Direction: Helping shape technical standards, design approaches, and best practices.
Collaboration: Working closely with other senior engineers to drive platform quality and stability.
System Evolution: Supporting the ongoing evolution of a long-term, globally used system.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development: Building high-quality, scalable Java applications in complex environments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Working closely with business-facing stakeholders.
Engineering Standards: Contributing to design decisions and delivery standards.
Platform Stability: Driving quality, reliability, and performance across the platform.

Requirements

Java Experience: Strong backend development experience using modern Java versions.
Scalable Systems: Background building high-quality, scalable applications in complex environments.
Stakeholder Management: Experience working with business-facing stakeholders.
Seniority: Comfortable operating at Senior / VP level within a delivery-focused team.

If this sounds like you, apply now!