Java Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Morgan McKinley
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Senior Java Developer role is a contract position within a leading investment bank in Central London, focusing on regulatory compliance and FX options. The position requires extensive experience in Java development and familiarity with low-latency systems. Candidates will work closely with a front-office team, contributing to critical systems in a fast-paced environment. The role involves a hybrid working arrangement, requiring one day per week onsite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain systems with a focus on regulatory compliance and FX options.
- Collaborate with front-office teams to ensure alignment with business needs.
- Work on low-latency/high-performance systems.
- Utilize technologies such as Kubernetes, Cassandra, and Oracle in development.
- Contribute to the overall business understanding of compliance and trading flows.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of core Java development experience.
- Strong experience with FX options and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with low-latency/high-performance systems.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift, Cassandra, Oracle, and Hazelcast.
- Frontend experience with React and TypeScript is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Java Developer (Contract) - Investment Bank - Central London
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Central London (1 day per week onsite)
Interview Process: 2 stages
Overview
We're working with a leading investment bank in Central London seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a front-office aligned team. This role sits within a regulatory/compliance-focused environment, supporting systems with strong exposure to FX options.
Key Requirements
Domain Experience:
- Strong experience with FX Options
- Background in Regulatory Compliance
- Front office exposure preferred (mid/back office acceptable if strong domain alignment)
Technical Skills:
- Java (10+ years core development)
- Experience with low-latency/high-performance systems
- Kubernetes / OpenShift
- Cassandra and Oracle
- Hazelcast
Nice to Have:
- Frontend experience with React and TypeScript
Additional Info
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced banking environment
- Strong business understanding is key, particularly around compliance and trading flows
