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Job Title: Senior / Lead Backend Software Engineer (Contract) - banking indusrry - TYK experince
Location: hybrid (UK-based only)
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior to Lead-level Backend Software Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. You'll be working on a modern, cloud-native platform, helping to build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to influence architecture and mentor others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (8, 17, 21) and Spring Boot / Spring Framework
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong emphasis on unit testing and BDD
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product
- Deploy and manage services on AWS, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions
- Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong commercial experience with Java 8, 17, and 21
- Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Spring Framework
- Proficient in unit testing and behavior-driven development (BDD)
- Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native development
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or lead a small team
Nice to Have:
- Experience with TYK API Gateway
- Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures
- Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
