Senior Java Backend Engineer for AI-Driven FinTech Platform

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI wealth management platform in Greater London is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build high-performance systems. In this role, you'll develop robust APIs and microservices, ensuring system reliability with a focus on performance. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend engineering, proficiency in Java, and a strong understanding of microservices architectures. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company equity

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in backend engineering with high-performance systems.
• Strong fluency in Java and backend design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with microservices, APIs, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable APIs and microservices.
• Design and evolve distributed systems.
• Develop clean, maintainable code using Java 17/21.
• Ensure system reliability through monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning.

Skills

Backend engineering

Java

Microservice architecture

APIs

Database systems

Cloud environments (AWS)

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

A leading AI wealth management platform in Greater London is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build high-performance systems. In this role, you'll develop robust APIs and microservices, ensuring system reliability with a focus on performance. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend engineering, proficiency in Java, and a strong understanding of microservices architectures. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.