Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Software Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by CipherTek Recruitment

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£140 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Asset Classes Banking Booking (Trades) Capital Markets Continuous Integration Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Debits And Credits Distributed Computing Electronic Trading Electronic Trading Platform File Servers Financial Information eXchange (FIX) Protocol Generic Programming Git (Version Control System) Investment Banking Investments Java (Programming Language) Java Message Service (JMS) Jenkins Junit Low Latency Management Microservices Microsoft SQL Servers Mockito Mvc.net NoSQL PostgreSQL Relational Databases RESTful API Risk Management Software Development Spring Boot Spring MVC SQL (Programming Language) Teamcity Web Services

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a prestigious investment bank in London on a contract basis, focusing on the development of an Electronic Trading Platform for the FIC business. The role offers the opportunity to work on advanced trading technologies in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid working arrangement. The contract is outside IR35 and has a duration of 12 months, with potential for contract-to-permanent conversion. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in Java and experience with FX trading systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and integrate advanced trading technologies for an Electronic Trading Platform.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage work activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 1-2 days a week on-site.
  • Contribute to the large multi-year E-Trading platform replacement project.

Key Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Java (Core & Advanced), including multi-threading and concurrency.
  • Experience with electronic foreign exchange (E-FX) trading platforms.
  • Familiarity with messaging protocols such as FIX, MQ, JMS.
  • Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
  • Understanding of low latency programming techniques.
  • Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies.
  • Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git.
  • Knowledge of FX, Rates, SSA, Credit Order Management, and risk management in electronic trading.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Salary (Rate): £140.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Java Developer (Electronic Trading Platform - FX)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Location: London

Day Rate: Up to £950 per day

Flexible Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in London City offices

Client: Prestigious Investment Bank

Industry: Investment Banking

Duration: 12 months +. Also open to contract to permanent conversions

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile investment banking client in London on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work on an Electronic Trading Platform for the FIC business . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and integration of advanced trading technologies in a prestigious and fast-paced environment. Our client are in the process of a large multi year E-Trading platform replacement. Starting in FX and FIC and then getting rolled out across Capital markets and all asset classes. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1 per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Desired technical Skills:

  • Java (Core & Advanced): Strong proficiency in Java, including multi-threading, collections, and concurrency.
  • FX Trading Systems: Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting electronic foreign exchange (E-FX) trading platforms.
  • Messaging Protocols: Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, JMS, or similar messaging solutions.
  • API Development: Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
  • Low Latency Programming: Understanding of techniques for minimizing latency in trading applications.
  • Spring Framework: Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
  • Database Technologies: Strong SQL skills; experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL solutions.
  • Distributed Systems: Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies (e.g., microservices, caching, clustering).
  • Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing tools.
  • CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Git)

Desired Domain Knowledge:

  • FX, Rates, SSA, Credit Order Management: Knowledge of order routing, execution, and trade booking flows.
  • Risk Management: Familiarity with pre-trade and post-trade risk controls in electronic trading

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both business and technology teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment .
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.
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