Senior Java 17 Developer (Kafka & Investment Banking)
Java Developer – Investment Banking (Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Overvie
wWe are partnering with a leading investment bank looking to onboard an experienced Java Develope r to join a front office trading technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on building and enhancing trade processing systems within a fast-paced, high-performance environment
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Key Responsibiliti
- esDevelop and enhance high-performanc e trade processing syste
- msWork closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutio
- nsDesign and build scalable, event-driven architectures usin g Kaf
- kaContribute to the development and optimisation o f Trade Runn er framewor
- ksBuild containerised microservices deployed vi a Kubernet
- esEnsure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environme
- ntCollaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practic
esRequired Skills & Experien
- ceStrong hands-on experience wit h Java (Java 17 preferre
- d)Proven background i n investment banking or capital marke
- tsSolid experience wit h trade processing syste
- msExposure to or direct experience wit h Trade Runn er platfor
- msStrong knowledge o
- f:Apache Kaf ka (event-driven architectur
- e)Kubernet es (container orchestratio
- n)Linux/Unix environmen
- tsExperience building low-latency, high-throughput syste
- msStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environme
ntDesirable Skil
- lsExperience working directly with Front Office trading des
- ksKnowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivativ
- esFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practic
- esExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azur
e)Why Appl
- y Work on critical, high-impact trading syste
- msExposure to front office technology and business stakeholde
- rsCollaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment ba
- nkCompetitive contract rat