Java Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative scale-up in the heart of London as a Java Software Engineer, where you will contribute to building cutting-edge trading software for the asset management sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes modern methodologies such as TDD and pair-programming. You will be part of a team dedicated to developing high-throughput systems while receiving relevant training if you come from a non-financial background. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in Core Java development.
• Knowledge of multithreading and concurrency in software.

Responsibilities

• Build distributed, low-latency systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage in pair-programming and modern development methodologies.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Concurrency

AWS

DevOps

Tools

ActiveMQ

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Job Description

Java Software Engineer – Asset Management Software

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits

Approximately 2 days a week in Central London office.

A central London-based company, who are building trading software for the asset management and hedge fund industry, are looking for a Java Software Engineer to join them on their mission. This scale-up is a spin-out from one of the largest UK born global asset managers.

They are looking for a Java Software Engineer with the following:

• Mid level commercial Core Java development background
• Multithreading, concurrency and high-throughput experience
• AWS/Public Cloud experience with DevOps tools
• An advocate for modern methodologies including TDD, pair-programming and CD

Tech: Core Java, Multithreading, Concurrency, AWS, DevOps, ActiveMQ/MongoDB, Kafka

The role will suit a Java Software Engineer with a strong enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced, financial environment and who has a natural interest in the trading industry. Day-to-day, you will be building distributed, low-latency systems and will be working in a team where there is a strong ethos of pair-programming. Relevant training is offered to the Java Software Engineer if they come from a non-financial background.

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