Software Engineer

10x Banking

. Deliver scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies and data systems .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java software development, particularly with Java 21 and Spring Boot, while delivering scalable, production-quality microservices in cloud environments. Proficient in designing RESTful APIs and implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka, with a strong focus on operational excellence and Agile methodologies.

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Java Software DevelopmentSpring BootMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API DesignAWS Cloud Solutions

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Hard Skills

Java 21Spring FrameworkTest-Driven DevelopmentPostgreSQLKafkaDockerKubernetesHelmAgile MethodologiesContinuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

GradleMaven

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsCloud-Based SolutionsEvent-Driven ArchitectureProduction-Level SoftwareAgile Scrum

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGradleJavaKafkaKubernetesMavenMicroservicesPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies and data systems
Design and implement complex distributed systems
Work across all parts of the banking backend
Solve problems beyond the immediate team and contribute at strategic, tactical, and operational levels
Drive operational excellence and system availability
Read code and design and deliver systems meeting demanding client requirements
Develop production-quality software in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Collaborate within an innovative, global community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid Java software development skillset, ideally utilising Java 21 or higher and the Spring framework, in particular Spring Boot 3.x.x
Demonstrable Test-driven-development mindset, with good experience writing unit, integration, and functional tests for web services
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture
Prior experience working with SQL databases, with strong knowledge of PostgreSQL
Interest in Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment and experience with build tools such as Gradle / Maven
Interest in development lifecycle processes, best practices, and operating distributed cloud-based microservices
Strong knowledge of designing and building RESTful APIs
Experience building and deploying production-level microservices using Docker / Kubernetes / Helm
Proven experience developing JVM-based microservices running in Kubernetes and taking them through all stages of the development life cycle
Proven experience building cloud-based solutions using AWS
Knowledge of event streaming technologies such as Kafka
Excellent communication skills, solid work ethic, and desire to write production-quality code
Experience delivering software in an Agile manner as part of a Scrum team
Ability to write high-quality, clean, reliable, maintainable, and performant code
Ability to assess technical trade-offs and deliverables to create optimal solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays, with the option to swap some public holidays for alternative dates such as Diwali or Eid
1 day off on or around your birthday
4 wellbeing days, including 1 additional paid day off per quarter
Remote-enabled working
Enhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatment
Regular social gatherings and affinity groups
Work from anywhere outside your typical working location – up to 4 weeks a year
Career progression and learning pathways
1 paid volunteering day a year
Sabbatical leave
Options pool
Private health insurance, with the option to add your family
Pension scheme
Enhanced company sick pay
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Flexible core hours
Quarterly 10x Together Days
Commuting costs to the office are covered by employees and not by 10x