Senior Java Backend Engineer - Real-Time Trading Platform

BGC Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Partners is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join the GBX Middle Office team in London. You will lead real-time backend services, scale systems, and improve latency, reliability, and testability.

Bring 8+ years of Java experience, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record mentoring engineers. This full-time role is based in London, England, offering exposure to global markets and a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Java experience.
• 5+ years experience with backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• SQL experience.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (shell, python, perl, etc).
• Knowledge of network programming fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM field.
• Self-directed, self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mixed team of senior and intermediate engineers.
• Promote a culture of strong collaboration, share best practice, propose improvement.
• Point of contact with stakeholders and the NY team.

Skills

Java

Backend systems

Data structures

SQL

Scripting language

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM field

Job description

BGC Partners is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join the GBX Middle Office team in London. You will lead real-time backend services, scale systems, and improve latency, reliability, and testability.

Bring 8+ years of Java experience, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record mentoring engineers. This full-time role is based in London, England, offering exposure to global markets and a fast-paced tech environment.