Java Developer

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