Java Platform Engineer - Cloud | Data Platforms | Financial Services

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract
Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Java Platform Engineer with strong cloud, and data platform expertise to join a high-performing engineering team within a leading financial services organisation. You'll be working on complex, scalable, cloud-native platforms used across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and implement API-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Contribute to high-availability, high-performance system design and monitoring.
• Support migration and modernisation of data and ETL pipelines into cloud environments.
• Collaborate within an Agile, fast-paced engineering environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years' experience in Data Platform Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with at least one UI technology (React, Angular, Vue, etc.).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and modern build pipelines.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP; AWS highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native services such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Snowflake.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Postgres, relational databases, and data warehouse technologies (Teradata, Ab Initio, NoSQL).
• Experience migrating ETL processes to cloud-based solutions.
• Exposure to Big Data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, NoSQL.
• Experience working with Kubernetes/OpenShift and containerisation.
• Understanding of software testing principles and API testing.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector is an advantage.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.