Backend Software Engineer

Communitech Recruitment Group — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 hour ago

Mid Full-time Onsite £80000-£95000 + bonus & benefits

Skills

Backend software engineering Java Python C# Software design Distributed systems Code reviews Backend systems

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A financial technology organization is seeking a backend engineer to develop scalable systems supporting critical business operations. The role involves designing reliable services, solving complex engineering problems, and collaborating with experienced developers on high-performance platforms.

Highlights

Opportunity to build large-scale, business-critical systems with strong compensation, benefits, and exposure to complex technical challenges in a collaborative engineering environment.

Description

Backend Software Engineer (Java / Python / C#) – Investment Banking £80,000–£95,000 + bonus & benefits | West London | Permanent | 5 days onsite We’re hiring a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer to join the London technology team of an investment bank, building mission-critical systems supporting global payments and financial markets. You’ll work on high-performance backend systems. This would suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants to work on large-scale, business-critical systems. What we’re looking for: Strong backend software engineering experienceCommercial experience with Java, Python or C#Strong problem-solving and software design skillsExperience working with scalable, distributed or high-performance systemsExperience participating in or leading code reviewsAbility to support and mentor other engineers You do not need to tick every technology box. We’re interested in strong backend engineers first and foremost. Experience with any of the following would be useful: Java 17+ / Spring BootOracle SQLDocument databasesKubernetesJenkinsGitHub Copilot or other AI coding toolsBuilding AI agents or using AI to improve engineering productivity Salary: £80,000–£95,000 + bonus & benefits Location: West London Working pattern: 5 days per week onsite Visa: Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. If you’re a backend engineer looking to move into, or continue working within, financial services, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.