Senior Java Backend Engineer - Scalable FinTech Systems

LGBT Great; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment company seeks an Associate, Java Back-End Engineer to develop robust and high-performance back-end systems. The role involves leading design discussions, building microservices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Java, a strong grasp of Spring Boot and SQL Server, and be familiar with modern data processing technologies like Kafka and Redis. The position offers competitive benefits, including a hybrid work model, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Java and object‑oriented design.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Hands-on exposure to Kafka or similar publish‑subscribe systems for real‑time event processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, high-performance back-end systems using Java 11+.
• Build and maintain microservices and event‑driven systems for financial data.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure technical solutions align with product goals.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL Server

Redis

Kafka

REST APIs

Python

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A global investment company seeks an Associate, Java Back-End Engineer to develop robust and high-performance back-end systems. The role involves leading design discussions, building microservices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Java, a strong grasp of Spring Boot and SQL Server, and be familiar with modern data processing technologies like Kafka and Redis. The position offers competitive benefits, including a hybrid work model, fostering collaboration and innovation.