Java Backend Developer
Back-end Java developer at a financial technology business building blockchain/DLT solutions for financial services. Day to day: develop Java backend services, REST APIs and microservices, design databases and optimise queries, and work with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD, with exposure to DLT platforms like Hyperledger, Corda and Ethereum.
- Compensation
- £85K–£100K / yr
- Location
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong commercial Java backend development experience
- Solid experience with REST APIs and microservices
- Database development and query optimisation experience
- Understanding of backend security
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to have
- Blockchain / DLT - particularly Hyperledger, Corda or Ethereum
- Web3j or other blockchain integration libraries
- Financial services / capital markets experience
- Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Camunda or Activiti
- Event-driven architectures and DevOps practices
Full description
Back-End Developer (Java)
London / Ipswich - Hybrid (2-3 Days a Week In Office)
Permanent
£85k - £100k + Bonus
We're working with an innovative financial technology business building blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) solutions for financial services.
They're looking for a Back End Developer with strong Java experience to join the team and help build secure, scalable backend systems supporting their DLT platforms.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Developing backend services and APIs using Java
- Building and integrating REST APIs and microservices
- Working with architects on blockchain/DLT integrations
- Designing databases, migrations and optimising queries
- Building scalable, secure and high-performance systems
- Working with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD
- Troubleshooting complex backend and integration issues
- Producing clear technical documentation
- Collaborating with engineering, architecture and product teams
What We’re Looking For
- Strong commercial Java backend development experience
- Solid experience with REST APIs and microservices
- Database development and query optimisation experience
- Understanding of backend security
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable Experience with any of the following would be a bonus:
- Blockchain / DLT - particularly Hyperledger, Corda or Ethereum
- Web3j or other blockchain integration libraries
- Financial services / capital markets
- Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Camunda or Activiti
- Event-driven architectures and DevOps practices
A great opportunity for a Java backend engineer looking to work on complex distributed systems and gain exposure to real-world DLT applications within financial services.