Details:
- Salary: £475 - 500 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 9 hours ago
Description:
Java Full Stack Developer
Location: Manchester, UK
Working Model: Office-Based (3 Days per Week)
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £500 per day
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a large-scale technology programme within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern enterprise applications, working across both backend and frontend technologies in a fast-paced Agile environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work on business-critical systems, leveraging cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
* Build responsive and intuitive front-end applications using Angular or React.
* Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support enterprise-wide applications and services.
* Collaborate with business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
* Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
* Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices.
* Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD initiatives.
* Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing application support.
* Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend continuous improvements.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
* Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and Microservices architectures.
* Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.
* Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
* Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
* Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Strong understanding of Git and modern version control practices.
* Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
* Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
* Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD tools including Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
* Understanding of API security frameworks including OAuth2, JWT, and Keycloak.
* Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, or Capital Markets environments.
What's on Offer
* Competitive day rate.
* Opportunity to work for a respected international bank
* Long-term contract opportunity- 12 months + extensions
* Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.
* Opportunity to work with modern cloud and microservices technologies.
* Collaborative and innovative working environment.
First round interviews are now being booked in, send in your CV for a confidential discussion