Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Software Engineer (Java/AWS) Manchester (flexible/hybrid) | Initial 6 month contract | £500-550pd inside IR35 We're supporting a major transformation programme within a global business, building out a brand-new engineering team to modernise critical financial data systems. This is a key role sitting between data, finance and engineering, helping ensure data flowing into a new SAP environment is accurate, compliant and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Building and enhancing Java-based backend services supporting financial data flows Designing and improving end-to-end data pipelines across multiple product domains Ensuring data is correctly structured, validated and compliant before entering core finance systems Working closely with product, data and compliance teams (SOX / GDPR considerations) Contributing to a modern AWS-native engineering environment What we're looking for Strong Java backend engineering experience Experience working with data pipelines, ETL or data processing systems Good knowledge of AWS/cloud-native development Exposure to regulated environments (finance, banking, payments, SOX, GDPR) is highly beneficial Solid understanding of APIs, microservices and system design Strong communication skills, able to explain end-to-end data flows clearly Nice to have: Experience with event-driven architectures/streaming Some exposure to DevOps/infrastructure Node. xehkeey js exposure If you're a backend engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance and modern cloud engineering, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a high-profile transformation.