Senior Software Engineer (City of London)

Senior Software Engineer

London, UK - Fully Onsite

Key Technologies: Java, JavaScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes

Perm Role | £80,000 - £120,000

Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading financial institution on a mission to transform investment banking through cutting-edge technology. Their Investment Banking Middle Office Technology team plays a crucial role in enabling efficient trade management with institutional counterparties.

As part of a greenfield initiative, they are rebuilding their Middle Office Systems using modern, scalable technologies to support business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop next-generation Middle Office System
• Build highly scalable and performant applications
• Take ownership of full automation, production deployments, and monitoring
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to shape solutions
• Contribute to agile best practices

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of core Java development experience
• Expertise in microservices architectures (Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong experience with GUI technologies (React, TypeScript, HTML5)
• Experience in full SDLC (Git, Maven, Bamboo)
• Strong understanding of modern software design & architecture
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative approach

Key Benefits:

• Private pension plan
• Up to £120,000 base salary
• 30 days holiday allowance
• Private health & life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Career growth in a tech-driven investment bank

Please apply via the link or reach out to me directly to discuss this opportunity in more detail - ollie.bluck@harringtonstarr.com