Senior Software Engineer

• Software Engineer will lead technical development and delivery at Team and sometimes Lab level
• They can be a Line Manager who will act as co-lead with the Team PO for overall delivery
• In these cases, they will be responsible for overall tech delivery, line management & app ownership alongside their own software engineering output
• Others will operate as Individual Contributors, who are specialists in particular technology areas and will be narrower and deeper in focus
• We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend services and cloud-native applications
• You will work in a collaborative, agile environment, contributing to the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support our business objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend services using Java (17+) and Quarkus in a microservices architecture.
• Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments on K8s (Kubernetes).
• Integrate and manage real-time data streams using Apache Kafka and event-driven patterns.
• Work with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) services such as Cloud Run , Pub/Sub , Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL) , and implement IAM (Identity and Access Management) and security controls.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform .
• Write clean, maintainable, and secure code aligned with banking standards and SWIFT CSP compliance practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and Agile ceremonies .
• Monitor and optimize application performance using APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools such as Prometheus , Grafana , Splunk , and Dynatrace .
• Develop UI components using React-based Interstellar framework and TypeScript , integrating with backend services .
• Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) for backend services and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for functional and UI testing.

What you ll need

• Strong proficiency in Java with Quarkus framework .
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture , and event-driven systems using Kafka .
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL schema design and database layer orchestration.
• Familiarity with GCP services and
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as IDP, Harness, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI .
• Experience in building UI using React-based Interstellar framework and TypeScript , including integration with backend interfaces and adherence to security best practices.
• Strong understanding of secure coding principles, SWIFT CSP compliance, and security best practices in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in TDD using JUnit and Mockito for backend testing.
• Proficiency in BDD using frameworks like Cucumber for functional and UI testing.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design Principles , Design Patterns, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Reactive Programming for building scalable and maintainable systems.
• Domain knowledge of SWIFT payment systems; development experience with SWIFT interfaces such as AMH (Alliance Messaging Hub) and SAA (SWIFT Alliance Access) is a plus.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Cloud Platforms : Exposure to cloud-native architecture and migration strategies.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for automated provisioning.
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Ability to model complex business domains and implement modular architectures.
• Performance Engineering: Experience with JMeter, or other performance/load testing tools for high-volume transaction systems.
• Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and Dynatrace for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of SWIFT CSP frameworks for secure application development.
• AI & Automation: Exposure to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, and automation frameworks for productivity.
• Messaging & Integration: Knowledge of Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub, and other messaging systems for event-driven architectures.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience in Agile/DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and release management.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies