Java Developer with React — Front Office Trading Tools

Talan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan Group is seeking a talented Java Developer with React experience to join our team. You will be critical in designing and enhancing regulatory platforms supporting front-office users across capital markets.

This opportunity involves working on high-impact, real-time applications in fast-paced trading environments, collaborating with business and technical teams to drive innovation.

Your role will cover the full software development lifecycle and require strong problem-solving abilities along with a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java (server-side development).
• Experience in building web-based applications and REST APIs.
• Good understanding of application performance and optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to operate effectively in agile, collaborative environments.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Exposure to investment banking or capital markets environments.
• Experience with multi-threaded and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity) and deployment tools (Ansible).
• Knowledge of front office trading systems (FX, Rates, Credit, or derivatives).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front-office sales tools and associated applications.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build and enhance high-performance, low-latency applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs and modern web interfaces (React).
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Ensure smooth releases and operational stability.
• Provide 3rd line support for production issues.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java (server-side development)

Web-based applications and REST APIs

Application performance and optimisation

Communication skills

Agile collaborative environments

Relational databases and SQL

Investment banking or capital markets

Multi-threaded and distributed systems

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity)

Deployment tools (Ansible)

Front office trading systems

Monitoring and observability tools

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Talan Group is seeking a talented Java Developer with React experience to join our team. You will be critical in designing and enhancing regulatory platforms supporting front-office users across capital markets.

This opportunity involves working on high-impact, real-time applications in fast-paced trading environments, collaborating with business and technical teams to drive innovation.

Your role will cover the full software development lifecycle and require strong problem-solving abilities along with a proactive approach.