Job Description – Java Backend Engineer | Digital Banking | Financial Institution
Contract: 6 Months (View to Extend)
Day Rate: $800–$900 + GST / Day
A leading financial institution with a strong digital banking presence is looking for a Java Backend Engineer to join its agile delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that support millions of users.
You'll work across critical initiatives, including API integrations, transaction processing, and platform enhancements, with a focus on clean, maintainable code and robust service design.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Design and build RESTful APIs to support key banking features
• Enhance and maintain microservices in a cloud-native environment
• Work closely with DevOps and QA to support CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with financial standards
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of Java development experience (Java 11+)
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and REST API development
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
• Familiar with Git, Jenkins, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) preferred
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Initial 6-month contract with ongoing extension opportunities.