Senior Java Software Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (84% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Insight Global is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Insight Global are seeking a Senior Java Developer for a leading global banking and financial services organisation.
This position requires 3 days onsite in Chester, England for a 12-month rolling contract with strong extension potential.
The organisation is expanding its global liquidity management platform to support increased transaction volumes and onboard new clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernising a critical banking platform, leading the migration from a monolithic architecture to scalable microservices while supporting regulatory-driven SWIFT and ISO 20022 messaging initiatives.
This is a highly hands-on senior engineering position that offers the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation projects within a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Decompose and migrate a core liquidity management platform from a monolithic architecture to microservices
- Design, develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
- Deliver SWIFT message modernisation initiatives and support ISO 20022 migrations
- Improve platform reliability, scalability and operational stability
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using JUnit and JMock
- Build, enhance and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, XL Release (XLR) and Ansible
- Optimise Oracle database interactions, including SQL and PL/SQL development
- Develop Unix and Bash scripts for automation and operational support
- Collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams to deliver strategic platform enhancements
Must-Have Requirements Include:
- Strong hands-on Java development experience
- Expertise with Spring Boot, including Spring MVC and Spring Batch
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs
- Strong Unix/Linux administration and Bash scripting skills
Plusses Include:
- Liquidity management experience, including sweeping, notional pooling or cash concentration
- Banking, payments or transaction banking experience
- Knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards
- Experience with ISO 20022 migrations
- Exposure to GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools
- Experience working within highly regulated environments
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Insight Global, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Insight Global holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.