Senior Software Developer (Angular & Java) - 6 Month Contract

Introduction Our client, a leading organisation within the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Angular & Java) to join their technology team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in the modernisation and enhancement of customer and staff-facing digital platforms, with a strong focus on Angular application upgrades, Java-based integrations, security implementations, and cloud-based deployments. This is a hands-on senior development role suited to a skilled full-stack developer with strong experience in Angular, Java, enterprise integrations, authentication solutions, and cloud technologies within a highly regulated environment. Duties & Responsibilities Angular Development & Modernisation • Lead the upgrade and migration of Angular applications from Angular 14 to Angular 21. • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain customer-facing and staff portal applications. • Ensure optimal application performance, scalability, and maintainability. • Implement modern Angular best practices, coding standards, and reusable component development. • Collaborate with UX/UI teams to deliver seamless and responsive user experiences. Java Development & Integration • Develop and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs. • Create and optimise endpoints that facilitate communication between front-end applications and backend systems. • Design and implement secure integration solutions across multiple banking platforms. • Support high-volume transaction processing and mission-critical applications. Security & Identity Management • Drive the implementation of enterprise security controls and authentication frameworks. • Integrate applications with Ping Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), and related identity management solutions. • Ensure compliance with banking security standards, governance requirements, and best practices. • Support secure API development and integration initiatives. Cloud & Deployment • Manage and support deployments within AWS environments. • Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues. Business & Platform Integration • Develop solutions supporting lead management, proposal generation, client onboarding, and pre-onboarding processes. • Integrate banking systems with digital signing platforms, including Signing Hub, document management systems, and internal and external service platforms. • Participate in solution design and architecture discussions. Leadership & Collaboration • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers. • Contribute to architecture and design decisions. • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA teams, and key stakeholders. • Participate in Agile ceremonies and software delivery planning. Desired Experience & Qualification • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of software development experience. • 5+ years of Angular development experience. • Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java. • Proven experience upgrading Angular applications across major versions, particularly Angular 14 and newer versions. • Strong experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and REST API integration. • Strong Java, Spring Boot, RESTful Services, and Microservices Architecture experience. • Experience with enterprise application integration and API development. • Experience with Ping Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth2, JWT, and authentication and authorisation frameworks. • Experience working with AWS and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience with Git. • Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes will be advantageous. • Experience with Document Management Systems and Signing Hub integrations will be advantageous. • Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or another highly regulated industry will be highly advantageous. • Relevant Angular, Java, AWS, or Cloud certifications will be advantageous. • Strong enterprise integration and identity management experience will be advantageous.