Senior Software Engineer (Java) London

Bondsmith is a fast growing platform focused on helping customers make the most of their savings by offering access to a wide range of deposit products.

We work with financial institutions like wealth managers, fintechs, banks, and advisors, providing them with tools to get better returns on cash, engage more effectively with clients, and simplify their operations. Our goal is to help savers get the most out of their cash.

At Bondsmith, our core values are rapid and continuous improvement, delivering good customer outcomes, and taking end to end ownership. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent service and finding new ways to solve challenges in financial services. Joining us means working in a fast-paced environment where you will be making an impact on the financial lives of thousands of savers.

We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

The role :

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing fintech team. This is more than just a coding role - we want someone who is curious, self-motivated, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll play a key role in shaping the foundations of our API-first, SaaS platform as we grow to meet increasing demand.

You should bring a track record of building robust, scalable backend systems, a deep understanding of modern engineering best practices, and a strong desire to push for high standards in everything you do. Our environment is fast-paced and always evolving - perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing technical direction.

Requirements :

What we expect of you :

• Strong object-oriented design and development experience in Java, ideally utilising Micronaut or Spring Boot frameworks
• Experience of designing and building service-oriented and event-driven architectures
• Demonstrable experience of leading others in application design and coding standards
• Experience with at least one cloud platform, ideally AWS
• Working knowledge of infrastructure tooling e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Some experience with simple front end development, e.g. React
• Strong experience working with PostgreSQL or similiar, including performance tuning and query optimisation
• Desirable) Experience working in fintech
• Desirable) Experience in API-driven SaaS.

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