Backend Software Engineer — Java Spring Microservices (Birmingham)

Goldman Sachs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Software Engineer in Birmingham to develop and enhance backend solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java, Spring, and micro-services, along with a passion for solving complex problems within the finance sector. This role offers unique exposure to technology innovation, collaborating with talented teams to drive critical projects forward. Join us in building reliable systems that operate at lightning speed in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Healthcare and medical insurance

Diversity and inclusion training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Java, Spring & Non-SQL technologies.
• Experience with micro-services and Java deployments.
• Full understanding of software development lifecycle best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners on engineering solutions.
• Develop micro-service applications primarily in Java.
• Work across various teams to provide scalable platforms.

Skills

Java

Spring

MongoDB

Micro-services

Gitlab

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Dev Ops tools

Job description

A global investment firm is seeking a Software Engineer in Birmingham to develop and enhance backend solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java, Spring, and micro-services, along with a passion for solving complex problems within the finance sector. This role offers unique exposure to technology innovation, collaborating with talented teams to drive critical projects forward. Join us in building reliable systems that operate at lightning speed in a collaborative environment.