Java Software Engineer

Job Opportunity: Freelance Java Developer (Outside IR35)

£450–£550/day Remote (UK-Based) Occasional travel to Hammersmith or Farnborough

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Java Developer to join a long-term programme focused on building scalable, cloud-native platforms within the Financial Services Payments sector. This is a fully remote role for UK-based candidates, with occasional on-site collaboration in Farnborough or Hammersmith.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, thinks like an engineer, and enjoys working in a collaborative, delivery-focused team.

What You'll Bring

Strong Java development experience (Spring Boot, Microservices)

Proficiency with AWS services (Java Spark, EMR, Lambda, native AWS databases)

Experience with Kubernetes and EKS

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems

A proactive mindset with a focus on end-to-end delivery

Nice to Have

Background in the Payments or FinTech industry

Experience with AWS Glue or large-scale data processing tools

Knowledge of event-driven architecture

What’s on Offer

Outside IR35 contract

Competitive day rate (£450–£550)

Long-term engagement through 2026

Remote-first working with some flexibility for on-site collaboration

Opportunity to work with modern technologies in a high-performing engineering team

Interested?

Get in touch to learn more or apply now.