Senior Python/ Java Engineer - Backend

Location London
Discipline: Technology
Job type: Contract
Salary: £70000 - £78000 per annum
Contact name: Som Rajendra

Contact email: som@principlehr.com
Job ref: 36149
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

Build cloud-native, AI-driven platforms within a tier-one financial services environment.

We're working with a global financial institution on a large-scale engineering programme and are looking for a Senior Java / Python Engineer to deliver high-impact backend systems on AWS, with exposure to modern AI and LLM-based solutions.

What's in it for you

  • Annual Salary up to £70,000 - £78,000 per annum (DOE)
  • 12-month contract - Inside IR35 - PAYE
  • 5 days on-site, Central London
  • Enterprise-scale systems and long-term programme work

What you'll be doing

  • Designing and building backend services using Java and/or Python
  • Delivering cloud-native applications in AWS environments
  • Working with AI/ML solutions, including LLM inference and RAG-based semantic search
  • Owning the full SDLC: system design, development, testing, deployment, and operational stability

What we're looking for

  • Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python
  • Hands-on experience delivering systems on AWS
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native and distributed architectures
  • Exposure to AI/ML platforms, ideally LLM-based solutions (e.g. RAG, OpenAI, Claude)
  • Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments

Interested?
Apply now for immediate consideration. For a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.