Summary: The Java Developer role at a reputable financial firm involves working within a global Front Office team to develop software for Real Time trading in the Equity Swaps space. The position requires collaboration in an agile environment, focusing on Core Server Side Java development and production support. The contract is for 12 months, with a hybrid working arrangement in Glasgow. Candidates should possess strong Java expertise and experience in financial services, particularly in Equities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within an agile team to develop and maintain a system of Java services that interact via messaging to generate Real Time product outputs.
• Write high-quality unit tests, document new features, and contribute to the test cycle. Propose automation solutions for testing and deployment.
• Work flexibly across Java, stored procedures, and scripts as needed.
• Participate in a global Level 3 production support rota, providing platform support.

Key Skills:

• Strong expertise in Core Java (Server Side), including data structures, concurrency, and open-source libraries.
• Familiarity with Spring, JUnit, and Linux.
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase and/or DB2, SQL query development, and performance optimisation.
• Experience with message-based architectures (JMS, MQ, Kafka) and MongoDB.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, particularly in Equities.

Salary (Rate): £490

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance