Senior Java Software Engineer
Summary
Build and maintain backend services for a financial data platform using Java 17/21 and Spring, focusing on data fabric, policy enforcement, and CI/CD pipelines.
SmartChoice are supporting a data platform programme for a global financial services organisation and require a number of senior backend (Java) developers to join on a 6 month contract.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Design and implement core functionality within Data Fabric backend services.
- Develop and enhance rule definitions used for policy enforcement.
- Integrate with additional backend systems and maintain up‑to‑date API documentation through continuous documentation practices.
- Ensure high levels of automated test coverage using JUnit, Mockito, and BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
- Take ownership of CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and service observability.
Mandatory experience includes:
- Strong experience building backend services using Java (17/21) and Spring/Core frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of JDBC, SQL parsing/validation, and query optimisation.
- Solid understanding of SQL query planning and execution paths.
- Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms.
- Robust testing skills, including JUnit5, Mockito, Cucumber, and designing deterministic tests.
- Proficiency in clean architecture principles, dependency injection, and modular service design.
- Familiarity with tooling such as Docker, Jenkins, Maven, and code‑quality tools (Checkstyle, Jacoco).
**Please note that we can not offer sponsorship for these position**