Java Developer

Java Developer

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Agile Methodology Banking Derivatives Electronic Trading Platform Equity and Debt Finance IBM DB2 Investments Java (Programming Language) Java Message Service (JMS) Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) Junit Management Object-Oriented Design Object Oriented Modeling And Design Performance Tuning Perl (Programming Language) Scripting Software Development SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Sybase (Software)

Summary: Global investment bank seeks an experienced Java Developer for a 12-month contract in Glasgow, focusing on modernizing their trading platform for the global equity swaps business. The role involves collaboration with a global team to create scalable systems at the intersection of finance and technology. Previous banking experience is beneficial but not essential. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive day rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with a global team to build robust, scalable systems for the equity swaps business.
  • Support the modernization of the current trading platform.
  • Utilize strong Java skills and other technologies to solve complex problems.

Key Skills:

  • Strong Java (J2SE), Spring, JUnit, and JMS.
  • Proficient in SQL and experience with Sybase or DB2.
  • Unix/Linux scripting and some Perl knowledge.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of message-based architectures and object-oriented design.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Interest in learning the equity derivatives business.
  • Experience with database performance tuning (desirable).
  • Familiarity with equity derivative products (desirable).
  • Exposure to agile development environments (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £500 daily

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer: BBBH167828_1751297607 Posted: 30/06/2025
  • Negotiable
  • Glasgow
  • Contract

Java Developer | Glasgow (hybrid) | 12-month Contract

Global investment bank is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join their Products IT Team in Glasgow. This front-office role supports the global equity swaps business, working on a project to modernise the current trading platform.

You will collaborate with a global team to build robust, scalable systems that solve complex problems at the intersectionof finance and technology.

Previous banking experience is beneficial but not essential.

Java Developer Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong Java (J2SE), Spring, JUnit, and JMS
  • Proficient in SQL and experience with Sybase or DB2
  • Unix/Linux scripting and some Perl knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Understanding of message-based architectures and object-oriented design
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Interest in learning the equity derivatives business

Desirable:

  • Experience with database performance tuning
  • Familiarity with equity derivative products
  • Exposure to agile development environments

This is a 12-month contract offering hybrid working and a competitive day rate around £500 (inside ir35).

Apply today to be considered!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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