Principal Java Developers - Fintech

Principal Java Developers - Fintech

The opportunity:

Ocho is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led client, building out a brand-new Development team from scratch for an exciting Greenfield project. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, building, and scaling modern backend systems in a fully remote environment.

• You'll contribute to shaping the future of their product range from the ground up
• No legacy bloat or red tape, just clear outcomes and the autonomy to make them happen
• A culture of continuous improvement, shared learning, and pragmatic innovation
• You'll be working on backend, service, and portal layers with modern practices like BDD and CI/CD baked in from the start

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability
• Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems with elegant technical solutions
• Contribute throughout the SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond
• Share your knowledge and support colleagues in delivering high-quality software
• Participate in technical discussions around tooling, architecture, and continuous improvement

• 8+ years' experience in back end engineering roles, ideally within a Fintech environment
• Strong expertise in Core Java, object-oriented design, and backend architecture
• Experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality services
• Familiarity with modern development tools and practices including CI/CD, automation, and behavioural-driven development

• Salary up to £100k + annual bonus
• Fully remote working
• Industry-leading benefits package

To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on Linked In or submit your CV via the link below.