Java Software Engineer (Mid level) - Asset Management Software

Understanding Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in London is seeking a Java Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge trading software for the asset management industry. This exciting role focuses on building distributed systems with a strong emphasis on modern development practices such as TDD and pair-programming. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will receive relevant training if coming from a non-financial background. Join a passionate team dedicated to driving technological advancements in finance and make a significant impact in the trading sector.

Qualifications

• Mid-level commercial Core Java development background required.
• Experience with multithreading and high-throughput systems is essential.
• Familiarity with AWS and DevOps tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build distributed, low-latency systems in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Work collaboratively in a team with a strong ethos of pair-programming.
• Engage in modern methodologies including TDD and continuous delivery.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Concurrency

AWS

DevOps tools

Tools

ActiveMQ

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Java Software Engineer - Asset Management Software

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits

Approximately 2 days a week in Central London office.

A central London-based company, who are building trading software for the asset management and hedge fund industry, are looking for a Java Software Engineer to join them on their mission. This scale-up is a spin-out from one of the largest UK born global asset managers.

They are looking for a Java Software Engineer with the following:

• Mid level commercial Core Java development background
• Multithreading, concurrency and high-throughput experience
• AWS/Public Cloud experience with DevOps tools
• An advocate for modern methodologies including TDD, pair-programming and CD

Tech: Core Java, Multithreading, Concurrency, AWS, DevOps, ActiveMQ/MongoDB, Kafka

The role will suit a Java Software Engineer with a strong enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced, financial environment and who has a natural interest in the trading industry. Day-to-day, you will be building distributed, low-latency systems and will be working in a team where there is a strong ethos of pair-programming. Relevant training is offered to the Java Software Engineer if they come from a non-financial background.

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