Lead Java Developer

Harrington Starr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr is seeking a talented Java Software Engineer to join our Technology team in London. You will contribute to building world-class Capital Market systems and SaaS applications for post-trade technology.

Expect a hands-on role in a close-knit team, working with modern technologies on trading platforms and complex financial markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive Java development experience, Spring, multi-threading, and a strong focus on high-quality software practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java 11+ and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of multi-threading and RMI.
• Experience with TDD and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Capital Markets domain and financial systems.
• Proficiency in design patterns, clean code, and SOLID principles.

Skills

Java 11+

Spring/Spring Boot

Multi-threading

Profiling

Performance tuning

RMI

TDD

Microservices

Capital Markets

Design Patterns

Clean Code

SOLID

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Job description

Salary - £115'000 - plus bonus and benefits

Tech Stack: Java 11+, Spring/Spring Boot, multi-threading, profiling, performance tuning, RMI, Capital Markets, TDD, BDD, Microservices,

Harrington Starr have partnered with an innovative Software Vendor specialising in building SaaS applications for post-trade technology and Capital Markets. We're looking for a talented Java Developer to join our Technology team and play a key role in building world class Capital Market systems.

This role offers a dynamic position in a close-knit team where you will work closely with in-house systems while gaining exposure to modern technologies and complex financial markets. You will contribute to the technical strategy of a fast-growing trading platform whilst deepening your exposure to business domains and technology platforms. We are looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer with Spring, multi-threading, RMI and high-quality software practices including TDD.

Key responsibilities:

• Good experience with Java 11+


• Experience with Spring


• Experience with multi-threading


• Experience in TDD


• Understanding of Capital Markets and Microservices


• Experience and understanding of SOLID, Design Patterns, Clean Code and TDD

An engineer from a financial services environment eager to remain hands-on with technology but with experience in leading other engineers who will add to their Software Engineering team in their London Office. You will be working on cutting edge platforms for Trading and Capital Markets.