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Technical Lead Active SC, Java

Technical LeadUp to £550 per day (Inside IR35)London / Remote3 months initially My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently requires a Technical Lead/Lead Developer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and with proven team lead experience to join a business-critic ...

Technical Lead Active SC, Java

Technical LeadUp to £550 per day (Inside IR35)London / Remote3 months initially My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently requires a Technical Lead/Lead Developer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and with proven team lead experience to join a business-critic ...

Principal Software Engineer Java SpringBoot AWS

Principal Software Engineer / Developer (Java SpringBoot AWS) London / WFH to £120k Are you an experienced Java focussed Software Engineer, with technical project leadership and client facing skills? You could be progressing your career at a global technology consultancy. As a Pri ...

Lead Software Engineer Hybrid UK, Security Clearance

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Rate: up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days a week onsite across an UK site Contract Type: 12 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: </strong ...

4x Lead Software Engineer up to £750/day Inside IR35 Hybrid

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Rate: up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days a week onsite across an UK site Contract Type: 12 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: </strong ...

Hybrid Backend Engineer – Java Spring Boot & Python

Methods Business and Digital Technology is seeking a Back-end Developer specializing in Java Spring Boot and Python. This permanent hybrid role requires three days on-site in London. You will lead the migration of core architecture to a cloud-native landscape and design technical connectors for global channels. ...

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer: Cloud Native Microservices

Wipro is looking for a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to join our high-performing engineering team. You will be responsible for modernising enterprise applications and designing scalable solutions for high-volume financial platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams driving innovation in cl ...

Front Office FX Trading Java Engineer (Hybrid)

Deloitte - Recruitment is seeking a highly technical Java Developer to join a front-office technology team in London. The developer will support FX trading platforms, working closely with quantitative teams and stakeholders to enhance high-performance trading systems. The ideal candidate has strong exp ...

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer – AWS, Microservices

Avensys Consulting UK is seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Developer / Senior Developer for a critical Private Sector engagement. The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience in software development and proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. This role offers ...

Backend Software Engineer Java Fintech

Backend Software Engineer / Developer London / WFH to £100k Do you have expertise with backend core Java development? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands‑on Java Developer role at a global FinTech / CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as one of the UKs ...

Lead Java & AI Architect (12 Month Contract)

Cavendish Professionals is looking for a Lead Java Developer to join their AI Incubator team on a 12-month contract in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading the design, development, and maintenance of backend applications and driving the development of modern frontend applications using React. <p ...

Senior Java Engineer – Spring Boot, Cloud & Leadership

Universal Music Group in Kings Cross, London, is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the end-to-end delivery of major features. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Java and Spring Boot, and have experience in relational databases and API development. You will play a vital role in a gr ...

Lead x 1 and Senior x 1 Java Developer Hybrid OUTSIDE IR35

Lead / Senior Java Developer - Hybrid - Glasgow based ‑ MUST BE COMMUTABLE - OUTSIDE IR35 Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and support enterprise Java applications. Build and enhance microservices, REST APIs, and web‑based applications. Contribute ...

Developer Team Lead

Developer / Tech Lead (Java / AWS)6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (Glasgow) | Up to £550 per dayWe're working with a key public sector client looking to bring in an experienced Developer / Tech Lead to support a critical modernisation programme. ...

Developer Team Lead

Developer / Tech Lead (Java / AWS)6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (Glasgow) | Up to £550 per dayWe're working with a key public sector client looking to bring in an experienced Developer / Tech Lead to support a critical modernisation programme. ...

Senior Java Engineer: Spring Boot, AWS & Leadership

Universal Music Group is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead a greenfield project that will be utilized globally by UMG staff. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, experience with relational databases, and a solid background in service-oriented architectures. This role ...

Senior Java Lead – AWS Microservices (SC Clearance)

amber labs is seeking a Lead Java Developer for a major government programme based in the United Kingdom. This role involves driving the development of scalable, cloud-native solutions using AWS and Java. As a technical leader, you will guide a talented engineering team and ensure best practices in cod ...

Software Engineer Java /Back End

Software Engineer - Java /Back EndHybrid - 2 days per week in the officeJava, PostgreSQL, APIWe are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.Working alongsid ...

Software Engineer Java /Back End

Software Engineer - Java /Back EndHybrid - 2 days per week in the officeJava, PostgreSQL, APIWe are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.Working alongsid ...

Software Engineer Java /Back End

Software Engineer - Java /Back EndHybrid - 2 days per week in the officeJava, PostgreSQL, APIWe are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.Working alongsid ...

Java Developer Equity derivatives Hedge Fund in London Quant Capital

Java Python Developer - Equity derivs Hedge Fund£200,000Job DescriptionQuant Capital is urgently looking for a Java Python Developer to join our high profile client in their main development team. Our client is one of the largest Quant Investment managers globally, wi ...

FX Risk Tech Lead & Senior Java Architect (VP)

Citi is looking for a Lead Java Developer – Vice President to join our FX Risk technology team. You'll work on innovative AI-powered systems for real-time FX risk management at one of the world's largest financial institutions. The role involves high-performance application delivery, architecture of cutting-e ...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Java DeveloperLocation: Warrington (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)Salary: £65, - £75, + benefitsEmployment Type: PermanentOpportunity OverviewA fast-growing, technology-led organisation is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer</b ...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Java DeveloperLocation: Warrington (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)Salary: £65, - £75, + benefitsEmployment Type: PermanentOpportunity OverviewA fast-growing, technology-led organisation is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer</b ...

Front End Developer React in Telford Experis UK

Skills Requirement For The Front End Developer Role React frameworks - Have worked with the latest React frameworks. Material-UI (MUI) - Have experience in developing applications consuming the MUI React component library. End-to-End testing (E2e) - Have experience testi ...

Front End Java and HTML Developer Brighton Sussex (IT) in Brighton Nexus Jobs Limited

Front End Java and HTML Developer - Brighton Sussex (IT) Brighton, United Kingdom Tech stack Angular JavaScript HTML5 Java Our client is looking to recruit a Front End Software Developer with very strong experience in JavaScrip ...

Principal Java Software Engineer (VP)

Senior Java Developer - Front Office. £85,000 - £95,000 + oustanding benefits. Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) 2 days per week in the office I'm working with a leading Banking client to find a Principal Java Developer. This is a chance to work on a bra ...

Senior Mulesoft Developer in London N Consulting Ltd

Senior Mulesoft Developer London, United Kingdom Posted 10 months ago Tech Stack Scrum Agile Java Qualifications MuleSoft Certified Developer (Level 1 or 2) Experience with CloudHub , Runtime F ...

Principal Java Software Engineer (VP)

Senior Java Developer - Front Office. £85,000 - £95,000 + oustanding benefits. Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) 2 days per week in the office I'm working with a leading Banking client to find a Principal Java Developer. This is a chance to work on a bra ...

Technical Lead Active SC, Java

Technical LeadUp to £550 per day (Inside IR35)London / Remote3 months initiallyMy client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently requires a Technical Lead/Lead Developer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and with proven team lead experience to join a business-cri ...

Full Stack Javascript Developer – Central London

Job Description Full-Stack Javascript Developer – Central LondonOur Client is urgently looking to recruit a Full-Stack Java Developer with very strong Javascript development expertise.You must have at least 3 to 5 years experience as a Full-Stack Developer with Javas ...

Full Stack Javascript Developer – Central London

Job Description Full-Stack Javascript Developer – Central LondonOur Client is urgently looking to recruit a Full-Stack Java Developer with very strong Javascript development expertise.You must have at least 3 to 5 years experience as a Full-Stack Developer with Javas ...

Frontend Developer

Senior Developer We’re hiring a Senior Developer to support major NHS and healthcare digital projects. This role combines strong Vue.js front‑end skills with Java‑based API and microservices development. Role Responsibilities Develop front‑end features using Vu ...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer for NATO with security clearance

Remote | NATO Secret Clearance Required | Occasional Travel to The HagueWe are supporting NATO in the continued development and evolution of NIRIS (Networked Interoperable Real-Time Information Services), a critical interoperability platform used across multinational defence environments.We are ...

Senior Software Developer (Java, Node) || Must have UK Government experience

Senior Software Developer  Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester || Experience within UK central government required  The Company  At Amber Labs, we are a cutt ...

Java Full stack Developer (ReactJS&AngularJS) London, UK Fulltime Hybrid

Job Title: Java FullStack developer (ReactJS & AngularJS)Location: London, UKAbout the Job you are considering:We are seeking experienced Java FullStack developer (ReactJS & AngularJS) with strong expertise in banking domain who will overseeing the pl ...

Senior Java / AWS Developer compensation up to GBP 150k 230k

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a world‑class investment platform where risk, technology, and quantitative thinking intersect in real time . You’ll be building and owning systems that directly support portfolio managers and senior risk leaders, in an environment that values engineerin ...

Senior Fullstack Java Developer (IT) in London Nexus Jobs Limited

Senior Fullstack Java Developer (IT) London, United Kingdom Posted 10 months ago This is a job posted by our partner Jooble Tech stack Angular React web Rails C mobile development Android Full-stack <l ...

Senior Java Developer (Smart Order Routing (SOR)) Equities Electronic Trading

Senior Java Developer (Smart Order Router (SOR)) – Equities Electronic Trading Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. Overview Equities Techno ...

Senior Java Developer (Smart Order Routing (SOR) Equities Electronic Trading

Senior Java Developer (Smart Order Router (SOR)) – Equities Electronic Trading We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Smart Order Router (SOR) Developer to join our Equities Electronic Trading team. This is a VP-level position responsible for the design, development, and optimization of o ...

GMD Engineering Java Developer Associate London in London Goldman Sachs

GMD Engineering - Java Developer - Associate - London London, United Kingdom Posted 9 months ago Tech stack Java RESPONSIBILITIES Design, build and maintain high-performance, high-availability, high-capacity, yet nimble and adaptive Java ...

Java Developer Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne Accenture UK & Ireland

Java Developer - Newcastle Location: Newcastle Tech stack Security Java Qualifications Willingness to undergo a Security Clearance process, requiring 5+ years of continuous UK residence with no gaps of 6 months or more. </ul ...

Senior Software Developer (Java, Node) | Must have UK Government experience

Overview Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester || Experience within UK central government required The Company At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering auto ...

Java Full Stack Developer in London Axiom Software Solutions Limited

Job Description The candidate should be proficient in Java for back-end development, have experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, and be familiar with database management and cloud technologies. We are seeking a h ...

Senior Software Developer (Java, Node) || Must have UK Government experience

Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester | Experience within UK central government required The Company At Amber Labs, we are a cutting‑edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facil ...

Senior Java Analyst Developer / Technical Consultant in London Quant Capital

Senior Java Analyst Developer / Technical Consultant London, United Kingdom Tech Stack Databases Spring Framework Ember.js NoSQL Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes React JPA JavaScript Cloud < ...

Senior UI Developer (React/Full Stack) – with Java & Python exposure

We are looking for a talented and experienced full stack developer with experience in Finance process within Investment banking for one of our global investment banking clients Primary task would be to Design and develop responsive, high-performance front-end applications using React ...

Java Full stack Developer (ReactJS&AngularJS) London, UK Fulltime Hybrid

Job Title: Java FullStack developer (ReactJS & AngularJS) Location: London, UK About the Job you are considering: We are seeking experienced Java FullStack developer (ReactJS & AngularJS) with strong expertise in banking domain who will oversee the planning, executio ...

Java developer FTC 3 Days a week onsite in Newcastle

Job Description Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11 ) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards. Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for s ...

Senior Software Developer (Java, Node) || Must have UK Government experience

Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester | Experience within UK central government required Amber Labs is a cutting‑edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to prov ...

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