This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Lending in the United Kingdom.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of a high-performance, scalable global lending platform used by banks, fintechs, and marketplaces. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to design and implement robust, event-driven microservices that meet high standards of security, availability, and performance. The position offers opportunities to influence architectural decisions, optimize cloud-based systems, and work with cutting-edge AWS services. Collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation are key, as you ensure the platform is adaptable to diverse global markets. The environment is fast-paced, technical, and highly collaborative, providing scope for professional growth and impactful contributions.

Accountabilities

Develop and maintain Java-based applications for the lending platform, leveraging AWS cloud services
Participate in technical analysis and translate product requirements into scalable solutions
Design, implement, and optimize microservices and event-driven architectures, addressing distributed transaction challenges
Collaborate in architectural decisions and provide guidance on best practices
Manage infrastructure using Terraform for provisioning and removal of AWS resources
Monitor applications using metrics and logs via tools such as Grafana, ensuring reliability and performance
Contribute to a culture of quality, observability, and continuous improvement across the team

Requirements

5+ years of relevant software development experience, primarily in Java
Experience with AWS services (AWS certification is mandatory)
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices
Experience with testing strategies including unit, integration, and load testing
Knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and API specifications (Postman, OpenAPI/Swagger) is advantageous
Ability to design architectural solutions and optimize cloud-based databases (DynamoDB experience a plus)
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
Must be based in the United Kingdom
Previous experience in financial services is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Flexible remote working arrangements
Opportunity to work on a global, high-scale lending platform
Exposure to advanced cloud and microservices technologies
Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment
Professional growth and learning opportunities

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!