Java Full Stack Engineer

Project overview

We are seeking experienced Full Stack Engineers to join our dynamic team focused on building a Client Due Diligence platform that streamlines funds onboarding processes. This role involves hands-on development of React-based UI applications, Java 21+ microservices, and PostgreSQL data stores, all deployed within containerized environments using Docker and orchestrated by Kubernetes.

You will lead through example within our software delivery teams to provide first-class solutions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Build and ship production software across the stack: React UI applications, Java 21+ backend microservices, and PostgreSQL-backed services.
• Design and implement microservice-aligned architecture, including service boundaries, API contracts, and integration patterns.
• Containerise services with Docker and support deployment and runtime operations on Kubernetes.
• Deliver RESTful APIs to production with security, performance, and maintainability in mind.
• Address non-functional requirements such as availability and data integrity to align engineering outcomes with business growth.
• Promote clean code, automated testing, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate efforts with a global, cross-region team across time zones.
• Identify and remove impediments, and manage delivery risks.
• Identify and implement scalable process improvements.
• Strong software engineering experience, with demonstrated capability in deploying backend applications in production.
• Hands-on experience with microservice architectures and API versioning.
• Experience delivering changes to production at a high cadence.
• Proven track record of delivering RESTful APIs, including security and authentication concerns.
• Skilled in PostgreSQL, with a focus on data modelling and performance.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Java 21+ for building microservices, Docker for development and deployment, Kubernetes for service orchestration.

Nice to have

OTHER DETAILS

• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP.
• Knowledge of React for UI development and integration.
• Experience in the financial sector, with an understanding of regulatory requirements in client onboarding.
• Start: 01/12/2026
• Language: English (must)
• Location: Remote or Hybrid from UK
• Project length: first contract for 10 months with possibility of extension

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 10-12 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom, GB
• Languages: English