Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

Location: London | Hybrid/Remote

Salary: up to £75,000, plus bonus

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with strong ICON IPF Payments experience to join a leading global consulting and technology organisation, working on large-scale payment transformation programmes within the banking sector.

You'll work hands-on across modern, cloud-based payment architectures, developing and supporting large-scale payment systems and collaborating closely with major banking clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver large-scale payment solutions using Java and modern cloud technologies.
• Work hands-on with the ICON IPF Payments framework.
• Design, develop and maintain microservices-based architectures.
• Build and integrate payment services using Java 11 and Spring Boot.
• Develop and support cloud-based solutions within AWS environments.
• Implement asynchronous messaging solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Work with ISO 20022 payment standards, including payment types and schemes.
• Support the delivery of complex payment transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across major banking environments.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of scalable payment platforms.

Experience You'll Need

• At least 6 years commercial experience with Java 11, Spring Boot and microservices.
• Extensive hands-on experience with ICON IPF — essential.
• Strong experience working with AWS cloud environments.
• Solid experience with Apache Kafka and asynchronous messaging.
• Strong understanding of ISO 20022 payments, including payment types and schemes.
• Experience delivering technology solutions within banking or financial services.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• 18+ months' experience working with the ICON platform.
• ICON IPF certification.
• Experience across large-scale payment transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures.

What's On Offer

• Bonus
• Hybrid/remote
• Pension and private health insurance.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Work permit and visa sponsorship available.

If you have strong Java engineering experience, extensive ICON IPF Payments experience and a background delivering payment technology within banking or financial services, we'd like to hear from you.

To hear more about this Senior Java Engineer opportunity, hit apply or get in touch with Sophie Higginson at Anson McCade for a confidential discussion.

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