Senior Java Developer

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:
  • Extensive experience developing software applications using Java/J2EE frameworks
  • Strong experience with Enterprise/Core Java, JMS, Spring Framework, JDBC, and Java ORM technologies
  • Experience with Oracle Database and SQL/PLSQL
  • Experience using version control, project tracking, and CI/CD tools such as GIT, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Ansible
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing microservices and web-based applications
  • Solid understanding of the software development life cycle and SDM model for CI/CD processes and associated tools
  • Experience supporting Level 3 production issue resolution
  • Experience working with business product owners and end users to define requirements and triage issues
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Experience working in an Agile environment and within a distributed team
  • Experience writing technical designs
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team player
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to suggest new ideas, ways of working, and technologies
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, enhance, and support critical microservices and portlets using Enterprise/Core Java, JMS, Spring Framework, JDBC, and Java ORM technologies
  • Liaise with technical and business colleagues locally and across international locations including Singapore, India, New York, and Chicago
  • Work as part of a wider development team spread between London, Singapore, and India
  • Support the team by familiarising yourself with the relevant functional aspects of the development role
  • Resolve Level 3 production support issues
  • Interact with business product owners and end users to define new software requirements and triage issues
  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of software solutions
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Ansible
  • BitBucket
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Support
  • Java
  • Jenkins
  • Kubernetes
  • OpenShift
  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • Spring
  • Web
  • microservices
  • Java EE
  • REST

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We are Pontoon, an employment consultancy committed to improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace through expertise, energy, and enthusiasm. We value people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more, and we create an inclusive environment where talent, skills, and unique experience can thrive. This is a Senior Java Developer contract role based in Bromley and London on a hybrid basis, with three days in the office essential. The role supports the ongoing development of Futures & Options and Collateral business applications for Global Markets, with a 12-month contract and possible extension for a further year. We offer a disability-confident and inclusive recruitment process, and we support reasonable adjustments throughout your application journey. We also use generative AI tools to support candidate screening, while all final hiring decisions are made by our team with care and attention.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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