About the Position

We are seeking a Java GCP Developer for a contract position in Essex, focusing on high-scale backend services and identity management solutions.

Responsibilities

Designing and building high-scale backend services using Java
Developing secure and resilient identity and access management solutions
Working on systems supporting high-volume transactional workloads in a regulated environment
Applying Test Driven Development (TDD) throughout the software development lifecycle

Requirements

Strong experience in backend software engineering
Strong Java development experience
Experience designing and building high-scale, highly available backend services
Experience working within financial services, banking, lending, payments, or other regulated environments
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms
Knowledge of OAuth, OpenID Connect, SSO, or authentication services
Experience with microservices and distributed systems
Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure

We Offer

Salary/Rate: Up to £560 per day
Start Date: Next two weeks
Job Type: Initially until the end of the year (likely to extend for 12 months)

About the Company

As a highly regulated financial services organisation, we operate mission-critical platforms that process large volumes of transactions securely and reliably. Technology plays a central role in delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, resilience, and operational excellence.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to the level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

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For more information or to apply, contact Sidney Kaye, Delivery Consultant.

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