Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Java Developer (Electronic Trading Platform - FIC)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Location: London

Day Rate: Up to £950 per day

Flexible Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in London City offices

Client: Prestigious Investment Bank

Industry: Investment Banking

Duration: 12 months +. Also open to contract to permanent conversions

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile investment banking client in London on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work on an Electronic Trading Platform for the FIC business . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and integration of advanced trading technologies in a prestigious and fast-paced environment.

Our client are in the process of a large multi year E-Trading platform replacement. Starting in FIC and then getting rolled out across Capital markets and all asset classes.

You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1 per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Desired technical Skills:

• Java (Core & Advanced): Strong proficiency in Java, including multi-threading, collections, and concurrency.
• FIC Trading Systems: Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting electronic trading platforms.
• Messaging Protocols: Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, JMS, or similar messaging solutions.
• API Development: Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Low Latency Programming: Understanding of techniques for minimizing latency in trading applications.
• Spring Framework: Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
• Database Technologies: Strong SQL skills; experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL solutions.
• Distributed Systems: Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies (e.g., microservices, caching, clustering).
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing tools.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Git)

Domain Knowledge:

• Must have Fixed income knowledge and worked directly with the traders/Quants
• US/CAD Rates, SSA, Credit
• Order Management: Knowledge of order routing, execution, and trade booking flows.
• Risk Management: Familiarity with pre-trade and post-trade risk controls in electronic trading

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both business and technology teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment .
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.