Java Web Developer

SJIT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SJIT in London is seeking a Mid / Senior Java Web Engineer to join a collaborative team building a modular, end-to-end trade management platform. You will work hands-on across backend services and the web UI, closely with architects and frontend developers.

The role requires strong Java (21+ preferred), Spring Boot 3.x, REST APIs, React, and SQL/PostgreSQL, in an Agile, Linux/Unix environment. London onsite presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong Java (21+ preferred)
• Working knowledge of React (v17)
• SQL / PostgreSQL, Git, Maven or Gradle
• 4-8+ years' software engineering experience
• Comfortable in Agile teams and Linux/Unix environments

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance a modular, end-to-end trade management platform.
• Hands-on work across backend services and web UI.
• Collaborate with architects and frontend developers.
• Work in an Agile team on Linux/Unix environments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

React

Tools

Git

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Job description

Mid / Senior Java Web Engineer

A leading global financial markets infrastructure client is looking to hire a talented Java Engiener on a long term contract in London (City - 3 days onsite pw)

The role

Join a collaborative engineering team building and enhancing a modular, end-to-end trade management platform - hands-on across backend services and web UI, working closely with architects and frontend developers.

What you'll need

• Strong Java (21 preferred), Spring Boot 3.x, and REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of React (v17).
• SQL / PostgreSQL, Git, and Maven or Gradle.
• 4-8+ years' software engineering experience.
• Comfortable in Agile teams and Linux/Unix environments.

Nice to have:

• JSF/JSP, CI/CD, Docker
• Exposure to financial/trading platforms not essential