Intermediate Java Developer - Fully Remote

Intermediate Java Developer - Fully Remote

NI | Remote | Full-Time

• Backend role with real ownership
• Java and Kotlin microservices in a cloud native environment
• Work-from-Home (NI only)
• Salary up to £55k plus bonus

Ocho is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led fintech that's building out a brand-new Development Centre from the ground up to deliver an innovative Greenfield payments platform.

As an Intermediate Java Developer, you'll be hands-on in designing and developing backend, service, and portal systems that power secure, scalable payment processing.

• Be part of a team shaping a new product suite from concept to release.
• No legacy systems - you'll work with modern tools, frameworks, and automation from day one.
• A culture that empowers engineers to focus on solving complex problems, not battling process.
• Continuous improvement built into the DNA - from BDD to CI/CD pipelines and beyond.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems focused on performance, scalability, and security.
• Understand client and partner needs, translating them into high-quality, innovative software solutions.
• Contribute to all stages of the SDLC - from requirements analysis to release and post-deployment verification.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure deliverables are technically accurate, testable, and on time.
• Support deployments to internal test environments and production data centres. Essential Experience
  • 3+ years' experience in backend engineering, ideally within a Fintech or high-availability environment.
  • Experience in Java / Spring Boot development, including design patterns, OO design, and refactoring.
  • Strong understanding of REST API design
  • Experience building fault-tolerant, multi-threaded systems and working with load balancing concepts.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, automation, and Behavioural Driven Development (BDD).
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  What's on Offer?
  • Salary up to £55k + annual bonus
  • Fully remote working (NI only)
  • Industry-leading benefits package
  • A modern engineering environment with autonomy, trust, and cutting-edge technology

  To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on Linked In or submit your CV via the link below.