Senior Java Developer (DevOps Transformation Lead) Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in London, UK) Industry: Finance (Payments/Banking preferred) Security Clearance: Required About the Role We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong DevOps expertise to play a key role in driving a major DevOps transformation initiative within a regulated financial environment. This is a hands-on position where you will lead development efforts while implementing modern DevOps practices. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Java-based web services with some Front End components (web and native mobile). Lead the DevOps transformation by introducing best practices and tools across the development life cycle. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket. Integrate monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements within the financial sector. Skills andamp; Experience Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in building web services and APIs. Solid understanding of Front End technologies (web and mobile). Proven DevOps experience with Jenkins and Bitbucket. Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools: Dynatrace, Splunk. Experience in regulated industries (finance, payments, banking preferred). Ability to work in a hybrid setup (3 days in London). Must hold or be eligible for security clearance.