Java Software Engineer

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based trading company is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, building scalable services, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have Java expertise, experience in financial services, and familiarity with microservices. This position offers a great opportunity for professionals wanting to make an impact in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with Java (Java 8+).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Java (Java 8+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

Financial services experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

A London-based trading company is looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role is well suited to a backend-focused engineer who enjoys building robust, scalable Java services using modern frameworks, working closely with product, trading, and engineering teams.

The Role

• Designing and developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven services
• Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver new features and system improvements
• Supporting and enhancing existing trading and risk platforms
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

Required Skills

• Strong commercial experience with Java (Java 8+)
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the wider Spring ecosystem
• Experience building microservices-based architectures
• Good knowledge of SQL databases and data modelling
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Experience working in financial services or trading environments

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems
• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of security, authentication, and API best practices