Java Developer - Post Trade | Financial Services

Vertus Partners; London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Java Developer to enhance their Post Trade technology team. This role involves designing robust applications and improving netting and payment processes, offering the chance to tackle complex problems impacting the business directly.

Qualifications

• Experienced Java Developer with strong skills in Core Java and Microservices.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and databases such as Oracle.
• Familiarity with Post Trade and FX trading platforms is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Drive resiliency and high-throughput standards within systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architecture decisions.

Skills

Core Java

Microservices Architecture

Messaging

Database

Systems Design

Post Trade Systems

Foreign Exchange (FX)

Job description

£130000 - £150000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

JD/PT/HH_1752828223

Startdate:

ASAP

Our client is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a dynamic Post Trade technology team. As part of an established group responsible for critical post trade functions including payments, netting, and confirmations. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, scalable, and high-throughput systems.

A major initiative is underway to consolidate and optimise netting and payment processes across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to see their work have immediate business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop enterprise-grade Java applications in a distributed, microservices-based architecture.

Drive resiliency and high-throughput standards within post trade systems.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, product, and business stakeholders.

Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy.

Engage in continuous improvement efforts across code, infrastructure, and processes.

Core Java (multithreading, performance tuning, design patterns)

Microservices Architecture - building, scaling, and maintaining services

Messaging - Kafka is currently used; MQ experience is also valued

Database - Oracle or similar RDBMS

Systems Design - experience contributing to or leading architecture discussions

Post Trade Systems - netting, settlements, confirmations, payments

Foreign Exchange (FX) products or trading platforms would be highly beneficial

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