London, United Kingdom Posted on 19/06/2026
Contract Opportunity at Leading Investment Bank
Contract End Date: December 31st, 2026
Day Rate: Competitive rate, inside IR35 via Rockford Payroll
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java/Python Engineer to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and/or Python development, with a solid understanding of modern cloud and DevOps technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust applications using Java and/or Python.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS EKS.
- Work with PostgreSQL databases to design and optimize data storage solutions.
- Utilize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Spinnaker or equivalent tooling to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
- Ensure code quality, security, and performance through best practices and code reviews.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proficient in Java and/or Python programming languages.
- Strong experience with React for front end development.
- Hands on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS EKS.
- Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and querying.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment.
- Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.