Summary: The role of Senior Java Developer involves working with a leading investment banking client on a 12-month contract, focusing on analytics, risk management, and financial market applications. The position requires expertise in Java development, particularly with modern technologies such as AWS, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. The role is based in Central London with flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have a strong background in derivatives and trading systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java applications for analytics and risk management.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance market data processing and trading functionalities.
• Implement caching solutions and optimize performance in financial applications.
• Utilize AWS services for application deployment and management.
• Work with PostgreSQL for database management and data retrieval.
• Engage in Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.

Key Skills:

• Derivatives, risk management, and trading experience.
• Market data handling and financial market knowledge.
• Investment banking development experience.
• Proficiency in Java 17+.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL.

Salary (Rate): 1000

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT