Summary: The role of Senior Java Developer involves contributing to the development of technology strategies and in-house solutions for an investment banking client. The position focuses on creating high-performance trading systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension, emphasizing skills in Java development within a UNIX/Linux environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop systems for automated market-making and hedging in liquid markets (Equities, FX, Liquid Rates, etc.), using FIX protocol.
• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Analyse business and technical requirements, translating them into well-structured, engineered solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, low-latency trading solutions.
• Implement and maintain unit tests using JUnit and CI/CD pipelines with Git/Stash and Jenkins.

Key Skills:

• Strong Core Java skills (ideally Java 21+) in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Experience developing high-performance trading systems.
• Solid understanding of market-making, hedging, and FIX protocol.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a logical approach to development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good knowledge of Linux fundamentals.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT