Full Stack Developer, Aladdin Trading Engineering

Hackajob Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Well-being resources

Family support programs

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable trading web applications and backend services. You will collaborate with traders, product managers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver high-performance solutions.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong JS framework skills (React/Angular/Vue), Java 17, REST/GraphQL, and a solid grounding in Agile, design patterns, and data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of proven Full Stack Engineer experience, preferably in trading or finance.
• Strong proficiency with modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with Java 17 and RESTful/GraphQL APIs is a plus.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases (Ignite) and distributed storage.
• Able to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of design patterns in enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset; trading/financial services background preferred.
• Knowledge of trading protocols and low-latency systems; data analytics/visualization familiarity.
• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services for trading operations.
• Collaborate with traders, product managers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data pipelines.
• Ensure code quality, testing, deployment, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues across the full stack with focus on reliability and efficiency.
• Research and adopt new technologies to boost productivity and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue

Java 17

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

SQL

NoSQL

Ignite

Communication

Agile methodologies

Design patterns

Analytical thinking

Trading protocols

Low-latency systems

Data analytics

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

4+ years Full Stack Engineer experience

Job description

Salary: £42,500 - 70,500 per year

Requirements

• We require a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• We require at least 4 years of proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in trading, finance, or similarly complex environments.
• We require strong proficiency in modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• We require proven experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java 17.
• We consider experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs a plus.
• We require experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including highly available distributed NoSQL data storage platforms such as Ignite.
• We require the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• We require a strong understanding of the software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
• We require a strong understanding of design patterns in an enterprise environment.
• We require excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• We prefer prior experience working in trading or financial services technology teams.
• We prefer knowledge of trading protocols and low-latency systems.
• We prefer familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools.
• We prefer experience working with Spring Framework and Spring Boot web services.

Responsibilities

• We design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services to support trading operations.
• We collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, product managers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• We implement and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
• We ensure best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and security.
• We troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
• We continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve team productivity and system performance.
• We mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, innovative team culture.

Technologies

• Angular
• Backend
• GraphQL
• Support
• Java
• NoSQL
• React
• SQL
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Vue
• Web
• microservices
• AI
• Fullstack

More

We are partnering directly with BlackRock to hire for this role. You will work on Aladdin, BlackRocks investment operating system used internally and by many financial institutions worldwide. Our trading engineering team builds robust, scalable solutions at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting global trading operations with a focus on reliability, speed, and innovation. We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical excellence, ongoing training, certification, and career progression. Our benefits include retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, comprehensive physical and emotional well-being resources, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off. We operate a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week and the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week, subject to business needs. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, apprenticeship, and performance, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

last updated 38 week of 2026