Java Microservices Engineer

​​Software Engineer | Java Microservices | London (1 day per week on-site) | £63,000 – £74,000 We’re partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit a Software Engineer with strong Java and microservices experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a meaningful technical challenge within a highly reputable institution undergoing significant digital transformation. ​ The Role As a Software Engineer, you’ll join a dedicated feature team responsible for designing, engineering and maintaining high-performance, secure and robust software solutions. You’ll work closely with engineers, architects and business analysts across the platform to deliver high-quality, customer-centric products. This position offers the chance to expand your technical expertise while working in a collaborative, agile environment. ​ Key Responsibilities Engineering high-quality, production-ready software that delivers real business value Contributing to the full engineering lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, deployment and continual optimisation Working as part of a permanent feature team with end-to-end ownership of services Designing, building, testing and implementing microservices-based solutions Collaborating to improve engineering practices, tooling, automation and processes ​ Skills & Experience Required Solid experience developing Java software solutions Proven track record delivering well-tested, production-grade applications Strong understanding of microservices architectures and associated engineering requirements Experience working in an agile environment with CI/CD delivery pipelines Ability to implement engineering best practice around security, performance, availability and observability A strong grounding in modern software engineering principles and customer-focused delivery ​