Contract - Java Developer Pay: £700 - £800 p/d via Umbrella Engagement Key Technologies: Java & Kafka Desirable Tech: React, Kubernetes, AWS or GCP Term: 6 Months with likelihood of extensions Arrangement: Predominantly Remote - 2x Month in Central London Desirable Experience: Banking or FinTech Our client is an innovative financial services company building the future of banking. Their mission is to become a leading BaaS (Banking as a Service) provider in the UK, supported by cutting-edge technology and a strong financial foundation. We're looking for talented, driven individuals who are eager to be part of a diverse and dynamic team shaping the financial industry. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the place for you. Day-to-day As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key member of one of our core mission teams, developing critical banking technology. Deliver high-quality software solutions as part of a mission-driven team. Support and mentor junior engineers while serving as a subject matter expert. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that is thoroughly tested. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals. Promote best practices and innovation within the backend engineering team. Work closely with your team to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges. What Makes You a Great Fit Strong experience with Java software development. Proficiency in Spring Boot or Micronaut frameworks. Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker. Solid understanding of AWS (deployment and configuration). Experience with message-driven architectures, Kafka, or event sourcing.