Java Developer

Our client is seeking a Java Developer with a strong back-end focus to support the delivery of financial services client platforms. This role will sit within a delivery team, working on service-oriented, distributed systems built using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, supporting enterprise-scale, regulated environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and supporting robust, scalable backend services, working closely with engineers, QA, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes., * Design, develop, and maintain backend Java services using Spring and Spring Boot, aligned to service-oriented and microservices architectures.

• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with upstream/downstream systems in complex financial services environments.
• Contribute across the full SDLC, from requirements and design through to build, testing, release, and production support.
• Support production systems, including incident investigation, defect resolution, and performance or stability improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional delivery teams and client stakeholders, contributing to technical discussions, design decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Background in financial services, capital markets, asset servicing, or other regulated environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, or containerised deployments.
• Exposure to production support in client-facing systems with SLAs.
• Interest or experience in system performance, resilience, and scalability.

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a mid to senior level Java Developer to work for our client within the Financial Services Sector sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a Hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh ., About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us? * Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career * Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad * Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field