Java Developer

Michael Page Technology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Stock grant

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

22 days holiday

Lunch provided

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Corporate events

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle to work

Fitness subsidisation

Job summary

Michael Page Technology is recruiting a Java Engineer for a hybrid role in Central London. You will join a small team of 10 working on a brand new AI-focused product and take end-to-end ownership of key software projects.

You should have 2+ years of industry experience with Java, Linux, Apache, MongoDB and PostgreSQL, plus knowledge of AI prompt engineering. Experience on a broker platform is a plus. The role offers a discretionary bonus, stock grant, and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience.
• Proficient in Java and Linux environments.
• Experience with Apache, MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of AI prompt engineering or AI-assisted development (Claude, Cursor, etc.).
• Experience on a broker platform or similar financial domain is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end delivery ownership of key software development projects and enhancements.
• Design and build scalable, server-side Java services for core financial systems.
• Identify and implement improvements proactively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, designs and deadlines.
• Review designs and code, providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical requirements.
• Implement efficient and scalable code to optimise system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and share feedback with the team.
• Stay updated with Java developments and related technologies.
• Document code and processes to support knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Linux

Apache

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

AI prompt engineering

Broker experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Elasticsearch

Vector embeddings

Job description

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.

Client Details

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.

Description

• Taking end-to-end delivery ownership of key software development projects and enhancements
• Designing and building scalable, server-side Java services that enhance core financial systems
• Proactively identify and implement improvements
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements are well understood, designs are sound and deadlines are met
• Reviewing designs and code produced by colleagues, providing clear and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical requirements.
• Implement efficient and scalable code to optimise system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Java and related technologies.
• Document code and processes to support knowledge sharing within the team.

Profile

Must haves:

• 2+ years industry experience
• Java
• Linux
• Apache
• Mongo / Postgres
• AI - prompt engineering or AI-assisted development (Claude, Cursor etc)
• Worked on a broker platform or similar industry experience a huge plus

Nice to haves:

• Spring Boot
• Elasticsearch
• Vector embeddings
• Semantic search

Job Offer

• Performance based discretionary cash bonus scheme
• Discretionary stock grant
• Group Life Assurance cover
• Group Income Protection
• Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings
• Hybrid working model
• 22 days holiday + BHS - rises 1 each year to 25 days
• Daily company-paid lunch (£14 a day) and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working from the office)
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plan
• Corporate events
• Travel season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fitness subsidisation