Senior Java Engineer – Payments
Anson McCade · North East
Senior Java Engineer – Payments at Anson McCade, based in North East, paying £20,022 - £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £20,022 - £75,000 per annum
- Location
- North East · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 7 Oct 2026
Reference 104088
About the role
Senior Java Engineer – PaymentsLocation: Newcastle | Hybrid Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Sector: Banking | Payments | Technology ConsultingWe are supporting a leading global technology consultancy in recruiting an experienced Senior Java Engineer to work on large-scale payment platforms for major banking clients.This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong Java and payments expertise, with particular emphasis on the ICON IPF Payments framework and modern cloud-based architectures.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop large-scale, enterprise payment systemsBuild backend services using Java 11, Spring Boot and MicroservicesWork hands-on with the ICON IPF Payments frameworkDevelop and deploy solutions within AWS cloud environmentsBuild event-driven solutions using Apache KafkaWork with ISO 20022 payment standards, schemes and message typesCollaborate directly with major banking clientsContribute across design, development, integration and deliveryTranslate complex technical requirements into scalable solutionsWork closely with technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience RequiredStrong commercial Java engineering experienceExtensive experience with Java 11 & Spring BootStrong Microservices architecture experienceHands-on ICON IPF / IPF Payments experienceStrong understanding of ISO 20022 PaymentsExperience within Banking / Financial ServicesAWS cloud experienceApache Kafka and asynchronous messagingExperience delivering complex enterprise payment solutionsStrong client-facing and stakeholder communication skillsHighly Desirable18+ months' ICON platform experienceIPF CertificationExperience delivering payment transformation programmes for major banksWhat's On OfferSalary up to £75,000UK-wide opportunitiesHybrid / flexible workingExcellent pensionPrivate healthcareEmployee discount schemeGenerous annual leaveAdditional volunteering leaveExposure to major banking transformation programmesExcellent career development within a global consultancyThis is a particularly strong opportunity for a Senior Java Engineer with genuine ICON IPF experience looking to work on complex, high-profile payment transformation
Reference: 104088 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Anson McCade
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