Summary: The role of Core Java Developer at a reputable financial firm involves developing and enhancing trading engines and strategies in a hybrid work environment. The position requires collaboration with various teams to optimize platform performance and implement trading algorithms. The developer will work across the full software development lifecycle, focusing on building scalable and high-performance trading systems. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance trading engines and strategies using Core Java.
• Collaborate with trading, quant, and IT teams to optimise platform performance.
• Design and implement new and existing trading algorithms, improve execution efficiency, and analyse trading signals.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance, and low-latency trading systems using the latest Java technologies.

Key Skills:

• Core Java (Java 21+) expertise in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design robust technical solutions.
• Experience with Git/Stash, Jenkins, and unit testing frameworks like JUnit.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Good understanding of Linux fundamentals.

Salary (Rate): 650

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance