Java Software Engineer

BGC Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Partners is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join the GBX Middle Office team in London. You will lead real-time backend services, scale systems, and improve latency, reliability, and testability.

Bring 8+ years of Java experience, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record mentoring engineers. This full-time role is based in London, England, offering exposure to global markets and a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Java experience.
• 5+ years experience with backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• SQL experience.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (shell, python, perl, etc).
• Knowledge of network programming fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM field.
• Self-directed, self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mixed team of senior and intermediate engineers.
• Promote a culture of strong collaboration, share best practice, propose improvement.
• Point of contact with stakeholders and the NY team.

Skills

Java

Backend systems

Data structures

SQL

Scripting language

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM field

Job description

Overview

Overview BGC Group Greater London, England, United Kingdom Java Software Engineer BGC Group Greater London, England, United Kingdom Built upon the foundation of cutting edge tech and exceptional talent, BGC Partners is a pioneering global brokerage and financial technology company servicing the financial markets. BGC is agile and dynamic in its approach, delivering world class products and technology platforms to our diverse customer base on a daily basis. Whether you are a senior-level professional or just beginning your career, working at BGC partners provides opportunities to develop skills, make an impact and grow at an accelerated pace.

Role Summary

Senior Middle Office Backend Software Engineer

GBX is BGC's flagship platform for electronic trading solutions in the Credit and Rates markets. Used by thousands of brokers and traders daily, GBX is a strategic priority of the firms growth strategy. With growing electronic trading activity, and customers increasingly interacting with us via automated channels, BGC is seeking senior real-time engineers to join the GBX team to work on scaling the GBX Middle Office platform to accommodate the platform's growth targets. Areas of focus include system reliability, testability, recoverability, automation, throughput and latency. Our engineers are analytical thinkers and have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. You will be exposed to multiple financial markets and market structures, have the opportunity to work on scaling a real-time system with a global footprint, applying modern software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mixed team of senior and intermediate engineers
• Promote a culture of strong collaboration, share best practice, propose improvement
• Point of contact with stakeholders and the NY team

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Java experience
• 5+ years experience with backend systems (all fields considered, finance not required)
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• SQL experience
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (shell, python, perl etc.)
• Knowledge of network programming fundamentals
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or STEM field
• Self-directed, self-motivated

Role Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology and Finance

Location: London, England, United Kingdom