Senior Java Backend Engineer — AI Claude, Real-Time FinTech

Client Server Limited

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 72,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday
Bupa healthcare
Generous pension
Career development opportunities
Social team atmosphere

Job summary

Client Server Limited is seeking a Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer in Newcastle (onsite) to £120k. You’ll modernise a trading system, design robust Java solutions, and work closely with Front Office teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency software. AI tools like Claude are part of the modern toolkit, enabling faster delivery.

The role offers a chance to influence architecture, own critical components, and progress in a scaling FinTech environment in Newcastle.

Qualifications

  • Strong backend Java development experience.
  • Experience with trading/finance systems and latency requirements.
  • Familiarity with real-time system development and low latency.
  • Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude.
  • 2:1 or higher in Computer Science from a top-tier university; strong A-level results.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust, secure, real-time trading software.
  • Collaborate with Front Office trading teams, product specialists, and engineers.
  • Influence architecture and make technical decisions for the platform.
  • Work with Claude-based AI tooling to accelerate development.

Skills

Java backend development
Multithreaded programming
Real-time/low-latency systems
AI tools (Claude)

Education

BSc in Computer Science (2:1)

Job description

Client Server Limited is seeking a Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer in Newcastle (onsite) to £120k. You’ll modernise a trading system, design robust Java solutions, and work closely with Front Office teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency software. AI tools like Claude are part of the modern toolkit, enabling faster delivery.

The role offers a chance to influence architecture, own critical components, and progress in a scaling FinTech environment in Newcastle.

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