Icon Framework; IPF Developer strong Java expertise Cheshire and remote

We are looking for a highly skilled Icon Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise to join our Payments Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining payment processing solutions using the IPF platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Design and develop payment processing solutions using Icon Payment Framework (IPF) and Java.
• Customize and extend IPF modules to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate Icon with upstream/downstream systems (eg, core banking, fraud, AML, SWIFT, SEPA, FPS).

• Participate in the full software development life cycle - from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and production deployments.

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA, and Dev Ops teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Provide L3 support for production issues related to Icon and payment processing.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.

• Ensure solutions comply with internal security, risk, and regulatory frameworks (eg, PSD2, ISO 20022).
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.

• 5+ years of experience in Java development within financial services.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Icon Payment Framework (IPF).
• Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards (SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, CHAPS, FPS), and clearing/settlement flows.
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, and SQL/Oracle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Exposure to cloud‑native development (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and automated testing frameworks.
• Financial services background, particularly in transaction banking or corporate payments.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Knutsford, Cheshire & Remote – £481.25 per day inside IR35, 12 months+ contract. Onsite in Knutsford 2‑3 days per week.