Full Stack Engineer (Java) – Financial Services
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
We’re working with a global financial services organisation looking to hire a Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is strong in Java and enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to architecture, delivery, and modern engineering practices.
The role
You’ll play a key role in delivering end-to-end software solutions, working closely with product and business stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
While this is a full stack role, there is a strong emphasis on Java (Spring) and backend engineering, alongside exposure to modern frontend, cloud and DevOps environments.
Key responsibilities
*Design, build and deliver scalable microservices using Java (Spring)
*Own delivery across the full software lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support)
*Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
*Contribute to architecture decisions, system integrations and modernisation initiatives
*Implement best practices across code quality, testing and DevOps
*Support cloud adoption and platform improvements
*Develop and integrate AI-driven capabilities into applications and workflows
*Ensure high standards across security, performance, and reliability
What we’re looking for
*Strong Java development experience (Spring) in complex environments
*Experience building microservices and API-driven architectures
*Good understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, testing)
*Experience with tools such as GitLab, Docker, Splunk, AppDynamics
*Exposure to frontend technologies (JavaScript / TypeScript, Angular)
*Experience working in agile environments (Scrum / Kanban)
*Interest or experience in AI tools and integrating AI into applications
*Financial services experience is beneficial
Tech environment
*Backend: Java (Spring, Maven), Groovy
*Frontend: JavaScript / TypeScript (Angular)
*Architecture: Microservices
*Testing: JUnit, Spock
*DevOps & tooling: GitLab, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
*Cloud & monitoring: Private cloud, Splunk, AppDynamics
Why apply
*Join a globally recognised financial services organisation
*Work on large-scale, high-impact systems
*Strong focus on modern engineering practices and innovation
*Opportunity to work with AI-driven technologies
*Excellent career progression within a structured environment