software engineer TYK

Job Title: Senior / Lead Backend Software Engineer (Contract) - banking indusrry - TYK experince

Location: hybrid (UK-based only)

Contract Length: 6 months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior to Lead-level Backend Software Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. You'll be working on a modern, cloud-native platform, helping to build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to influence architecture and mentor others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (8, 17, 21) and Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong emphasis on unit testing and BDD
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product
• Deploy and manage services on AWS, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8, 17, and 21
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Proficient in unit testing and behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native development
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or lead a small team

Nice to Have:

• Experience with TYK API Gateway
• Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.