Icon Framework; IPF Developer Strong Java Expertise Cheshire And Remote

Icon Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise - Knutsford, Cheshire and remote - 12 months+/RATE: £481.25 per day inside IR35

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Icon Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise.

For this role you will need to be onsite in Knutsford, Cheshire 2-3 days per week.

• Must be eligible for BPSS.
• Must be PAYE through Umbrella.

We are looking for a highly skilled Icon Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise to join our Payments Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining payment processing solutions using the IPF platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Solution Development:
  Design and develop payment processing solutions using Icon Payment Framework (IPF) and Java.
• Customize and extend IPF modules to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate Icon with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., core banking, fraud, AML, SWIFT, SEPA, FPS).
• Technical Delivery:
  Participate in the full software development life cycle – from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and production deployments.
• Collaboration & Support:
  Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA, and Dev Ops teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide L3 support for production issues related to Icon and payment processing.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
• Compliance & Governance:
  Ensure solutions comply with internal security, risk, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, ISO 20022).
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.

• 5+ years of experience in Java development within financial services.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Icon Payment Framework (IPF).
• Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards (SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, CHAPS, FPS), and clearing/settlement flows.
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, and SQL/Oracle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

• Exposure to cloud-native development (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and automated testing frameworks.
• Financial services background, particularly in transaction banking or corporate payments.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.