Java Backend Developer

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Core Java RESTful APIs SQL Microservices Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) CI/CD Performance Tuning Python

FULL DESCRIPTION

Java Backend Developer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Backend Developer for a permanent position in London.

Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27 April 2026
Discipline: Technology
Contact: Jigar Sutariya - [contact hidden]

Job Description

Backend Developer — Java. We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong Java skills to build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for a large microservices-based trading platform.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Core Java
Work on large-scale microservices and complex codebases
Design scalable solutions for high-volume data processing and calculations
Write and optimize SQL queries and database structures
Troubleshoot performance issues and improve system reliability
Build and maintain unit, integration, and API automation tests
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering leadership, and business stakeholders

Key Skills

5+ years’ backend development experience with Core Java
Strong experience building scalable APIs
2+ years’ experience with SQL databases
Experience with microservices architecture
Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with CI/CD, version control, and Agile delivery
Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
Python experience is a plus

Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent experience
Experience in banking, finance, trading, or another regulated industry preferred

For more information or to apply, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].