Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP

Contract: 9 Months (Renewable)

Location: Essex (near Basildon and Brentwood) Office based 4 days a week

Rate: £500 per day – Inside IR35

One of the world’s leading engineering companies and a household name is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer to play pivotal role in driving the technical success in our backend teams.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP

Architect scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions and oversee the technical completion of critical development tasks, often in ambiguous situations.

Ensure backend code and architectural reviews are aligned with organisational goals, facilitating productive technical discussions, and making decisions to resolve complex backend engineering issues effectively.

Support the technical direction for backend development, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence in backend practices.

Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and other engineering teams

Lead efforts to implement process improvements within backend development workflows, thereby enhancing productivity and output quality through innovation and collaboration.

Strong expertise in backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js) is essential, alongside responsibility for creating and reviewing technical designs for complex backend systems that meet both business goals and technical feasibility.

Manage relationships with key stakeholders, balancing their needs with technical constraints, and facilitating open technical communication are also crucial aspects of this role.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP

Extensive multi-year engineering experience specialising in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and services.

# Expertise in version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Cloudbuild), including defining and optimising pipelines for backend deployments.

# Proven proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly GCP, including experience with infrastructure as code and cloud-native services.

# Demonstrated leadership and practical experience in architectural practices, including designing scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions.

# Customer-focused with a strong commitment to team collaboration and driving successful outcomes.

# Strong drive for delivering high-quality, performant, and value-added results.

# Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and adherence to delivery timelines.

# Ability to autonomously manage multiple complex assignments with minimal direction, providing guidance to junior team members.

# Ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a highly regulated, financial environment.

# Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks and timings to meet project demands.

# Significant experience performing and leading development reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

# Expertise in Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) methodologies for backend services.

# Strong appreciation and practical application of architectural standards and processes essential in large-scale organisations.

# Extensive experience or deep exposure to the following technologies:

o Java

o Spring Boot

o JUnit

o GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

o GitHub

o Jetbrains products (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA)

o Fossa (or similar open-source licence compliance tools)

o SonarQube (or similar code quality analysis tools)

o Checkmarx (or similar static application security testing tools)

o Cycode (or similar software supply chain security platforms)

Desirable (not essential) Skills:

Software Engineer – Back End – Java, Spring, GCP

~ Finance or consumer lending background

~ Experience with regulatory compliance requirements (FCA, PRA guidelines)