Java Developer
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £850 - £900 per day
Job Description:
Senior Java Backend Developer (Contract)Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £850 - £900 per day (likely inside IR35)
A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team, delivering scalable, data-intensive backend systems that support critical business functions.
This is a hands-on contract role focused on building and optimising high-performance applications designed to handle large and complex datasets within a distributed environment.
The RoleYou will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing backend services that underpin data processing and analytical workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
*Developing high-performance Java-based backend services
*Designing and implementing scalable data processing architectures
*Working with large and complex datasets, ensuring performance and efficiency
*Contributing to system design, including microservices and event-driven architectures
*Writing clean, maintainable code aligned to best engineering practices
*Applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) and ensuring code quality
*Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks
Required Experience*Strong experience in Java backend development (Java 17+)
*Proven expertise with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot and related frameworks)
*Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities
*Experience working on data-intensive or high-throughput systems
*Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
*Experience applying TDD and modern software engineering practices
Desirable Experience*Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka
*Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
*Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
*Experience with distributed data processing tools such as Spark or Flink
Additional Information*Daily rate: £850 - £900
*Hybrid working model in London
*Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Rate: £850 - £900 per day (likely inside IR35)
A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team, delivering scalable, data-intensive backend systems that support critical business functions.
This is a hands-on contract role focused on building and optimising high-performance applications designed to handle large and complex datasets within a distributed environment.
The RoleYou will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing backend services that underpin data processing and analytical workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
*Developing high-performance Java-based backend services
*Designing and implementing scalable data processing architectures
*Working with large and complex datasets, ensuring performance and efficiency
*Contributing to system design, including microservices and event-driven architectures
*Writing clean, maintainable code aligned to best engineering practices
*Applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) and ensuring code quality
*Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks
Required Experience*Strong experience in Java backend development (Java 17+)
*Proven expertise with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot and related frameworks)
*Strong SQL and data modelling capabilities
*Experience working on data-intensive or high-throughput systems
*Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
*Experience applying TDD and modern software engineering practices
Desirable Experience*Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka
*Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
*Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
*Experience with distributed data processing tools such as Spark or Flink
Additional Information*Daily rate: £850 - £900
*Hybrid working model in London
*Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Job number 3562695
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Company Details:
McGregor Boyall
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variet...