Software Engineer - Microservices

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with experience in Java and microservices to join a major UK digital banking platform. This role sits within the Mobile Services Feature Team, which builds and maintains the backend services that power mobile banking experiences used by millions of customers.

You’ll work as part of a permanent feature team, contributing to the design, build, test, and delivery of production‑ready backend services. This is a hands‑on engineering role offering exposure to large‑scale distributed systems, modern cloud platforms, and Agile delivery practices, with support and mentorship from senior engineers and architects.

• Design, develop, test, and implement high‑quality Java‑based microservices
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support
• Work closely with other engineers, architects, and product stakeholders within an Agile feature team
• Build software with a strong focus on quality, automation, and reliability (CI/CD, testing, deployment)
• Support the ongoing improvement and scaling of backend services that underpin mobile applications
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

• A strong server‑side engineering background in Java
• Experience building or contributing to microservices or distributed systems
• Proven ability to deliver well‑tested, production‑ready code
• Understanding of modern software development practices and Agile ways of working
• Exposure to cloud environments (public or private) and running production workloads
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical teams
• Experience working on backend systems that support mobile platforms is beneficial, but not essential

apply now to find out more.

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