Overview

Job Title: Software Engineer (Backend Developer)

Location: London

Contract: 6 Months with potential extension (Inside IR35)

Commute: Max 2 days in office

Payrate: 63 - 84 Per Hour Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer for the FinTech business unit of a leading global digital travel platform. If you are a Java Backend Developer with 5 to 12 years of experience then this opportunity is for you.

This role involves building innovative regulatory technology solutions to ensure compliance and manage risks. The engineer will work on a mission-critical platform that uses state-of-the-art technology for sanctions screening and other regulatory processes. The position requires developing highly scalable distributed systems and micro-services that support business objectives and enhance the experience for partners and internal stakeholders.

What You\'ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices that power our compliance platforms.
• Develop tools and systems for sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Optimize backend processes for performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Enhance tooling, analytics, and reporting used by internal compliance stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand regulatory processes and deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to hiring efforts and mentoring junior engineers.

What We\'re Looking For

• 5-12 years of experience in software development with at least 2 server-side languages—Java being mandatory.
• Experience working in Kubernetes environment.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficient in data technologies like MySQL.
• Experience with batch processing, data pipelines, and data integrity practices.
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., RDS, Step Functions, EC2, Kinesis) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of unit, integration, and E2E testing paradigms.
• Prior experience in FinTech, Financial sector, Banking or Payment system.
• Awareness of security best practices (authentication, authorization).
• Experience with globally distributed teams is a plus.

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. Co. uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.