Java Developer - Up to £150,000 + Bonus + Package

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier FinTech innovator based in London is looking for a Java Engineer to enhance their state-of-the-art trading platform. This role requires deep knowledge of Core Java and a passion for building high-performance systems in a collaborative, agile environment. The successful candidate will work with exceptional engineers, tackling complex challenges and contributing to live trading operations.

Benefits

Engineering-Driven Culture

Rapid Growth Opportunities

Innovative and Agile Team Environment

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Core Java for performance-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading and concurrency.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of a low-latency trading platform.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Build performance-critical systems for real-time financial technology.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Concurrency

Throughput Optimization

Clean Code

Education

STEM degree (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics)

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £150,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

The Role

A top-tier FinTech innovator is seeking a skilled Java Engineer to help drive the evolution of their next-generation, low-latency trading platform. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of real-time financial technology, building performance-critical systems in a collaborative, agile environment.

You'll work alongside exceptional engineers and industry veterans, tackling complex challenges with Core Java in a business where every millisecond matters.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in Core Java, with a focus on high-performance development
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and throughput optimization
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• STEM degree (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Engineering-Driven Culture – Emphasis on modern tech and open-source tools
• Rapid Growth – Learn from the best and advance quickly
• Real-World Impact – Your code powers live, high-stakes trading operations
• Flat, Agile Team – Work where innovation is encouraged and ideas matter