Java Engineer

The Block; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an experienced Java Developer to lead the development of innovative trading systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in high-performance Java environments and a strong understanding of trading systems. This role offers competitive salary, full healthcare coverage, and flexible working hours, working on mission-critical systems with the latest technology.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

10% Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working Hours

Opportunity to work on greenfield systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java in high-performance environments.
• Strong understanding of trading systems and investment workflows.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance trading systems.
• Design and implement robust, scalable Java-based services.
• Provide technical leadership to a highly skilled engineering team.

Skills

Java

Kubernetes

Microservices

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Join a globally recognized financial institution celebrated for its commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. Our client is embarking on an exciting greenfield project to build next-generation trading engines and investment strategy platforms that will shape the future of their trading operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance trading systems from the ground up.
• Design and implement robust, scalable Java-based services within a containerized environment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring best practices in reliability, latency, and performance.
• Provide technical leadership to a highly skilled engineering team in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java in high-performance environments
• Strong understanding of trading systems and investment workflows
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Familiarity with modern system design, microservices, and CI/CD best practices

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - commensurate with experience
• 10% Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare - full coverage for you and your family
• Flexible Working Hours - work-life balance is a priority
• Opportunity to work on greenfield, mission-critical systems with the latest tech stack
• Be part of a forward-thinking, globally respected financial institution