We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Java Full Stack Engineer to join our team. This role is located in Manchester
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and support mission-critical applications in a fast-paced financial services environment. In this role, you will drive the delivery of high-quality, production-grade solutions, leveraging Java, messaging technologies, cloud and container platforms, modern DevOps practices, and observability tools to ensure system reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with development, production support, infrastructure, and business stakeholders while leading technical initiatives, automating operational processes, and contributing to a strong culture of engineering excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement..
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science/ engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required
- Strong software development experience, including hands-on delivery of production-grade applications and increasing responsibility for technical design, operational support, or engineering leadership.
- Strong proficiency with Java, SQL and Git
- Proficiency with Data Standards & Data Modelling
- Proficiency with text-based formats like XML & JSON
- Strong Proficiency with messaging frameworks – MQ / Kafka
- Proficiency with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Integration
- Experience with automated unit, integration, and system testing, together with DevOps practices for build, deployment, release validation, and production support.
- Experience deploying and supporting applications on cloud or container platforms, with an understanding of orchestration, configuration, resilience, and operational monitoring.
- Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments
- Previous experience designing and implementing new systems and features independently
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing monitoring and observability solutions using tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and Moogsoft, including dashboards, alerts, log analysis, and service-health reporting.
- Hands-on experience developing monitoring and observability solutions using tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and Moogsoft, including dashboards, alerting, log analysis, and service-health reporting.
- Proven ability to analyze Production Support workflows, identify repetitive manual tasks, and deliver reliable automation for evidence gathering, health checks, ticket enrichment, reporting, and operational recovery.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Java and at least one scripting language such as Python or Shell, with experience integrating REST APIs and working with JSON and XML.
- Experience with Linux, SQL, messaging platforms such as IBM MQ or Kafka, containerization, and CI/CD tools including GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, or equivalent technologies.
- Solid understanding of production incident management, root-cause analysis, runbooks, operational controls, change validation, service-level objectives, auditability, and human approval requirements for risk-bearing actions.
- Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Production Support, Application Development, infrastructure, and operations teams.
Understanding of the regulatory and control landscape relevant to software development in financial services, including secure development, change management, data protection, auditability, and segregation of duties.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. About the TeamAt BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- Strong software development experience delivering production-grade applications with increasing responsibility for technical design, operational support, or engineering leadership
- Strong proficiency with Java, SQL, and Git
- Proficiency with data standards and data modelling
- Proficiency with XML and JSON
- Strong proficiency with messaging frameworks such as IBM MQ or Kafka
- Proficiency with Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Integration
- Experience with automated unit, integration, and system testing and DevOps practices
- Experience deploying and supporting applications on cloud or container platforms, including orchestration, configuration, resilience, and monitoring
- Comfort working in Windows and Linux environments
- Experience independently designing and implementing new systems and features
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing monitoring and observability solutions using Splunk, AppDynamics, or Moogsoft
- Experience automating production support workflows, including evidence gathering, health checks, ticket enrichment, reporting, and operational recovery
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Java and Python or Shell, including REST API integration and JSON/XML processing
- Experience with Linux, SQL, messaging platforms, containerization, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Maven
- Understanding of incident management, root-cause analysis, runbooks, operational controls, change validation, service-level objectives, auditability, and approval requirements
- Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- Understanding of regulatory and control requirements for software development in financial services
BNY Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BNY and has not been reviewed or approved by BNY.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive options with a $0‑premium plan for eligible lower earners, expanded mental‑health support with personalized therapy, and strong income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability. These features have been recently enhanced and are paired with dental and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 16 weeks of fully paid time for all parents, with added support such as adoption assistance. This breadth offers strong coverage for major family events.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a company match and Roth options to support long‑term savings. Additional financial programs like tuition assistance and savings vehicles complement retirement readiness.
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What We Do
We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
