Senior Java Developer - Real-Time Trading Systems

Client Server; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Bupa healthcare

Generous pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Social team atmosphere

Job summary

Client Server in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a senior, hands-on Java Developer to transform a complex C++ legacy trading system into a modern Java-based platform.

This full-time role based in Central Newcastle offers a highly competitive package and opportunities for career development within a dynamic professional services environment. You will work with Front Office teams and engineers, applying Claude AI to enhance real-time performance.

Qualifications

• Strong backend, multithreaded Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, trading systems.
• Real-time system development with latency considerations.
• Experience with Claude AI tools.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Curious with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving.
• C++ knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
• Minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar from a Russell Group university.

Responsibilities

• Transform a legacy C++ trading system into a modern Java-based application.
• Collaborate with Front Office trading teams, software engineers, and product teams.
• Deliver robust, secure real-time trading systems using Java and Claude.

Skills

Java development

Real-time systems

Latency optimization

AI tools (Claude)

Client-facing communication

Critical thinking

C++ knowledge (beneficial)

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field (2.1)

Tools

Claude AI

Job description

Client Server in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a senior, hands-on Java Developer to transform a complex C++ legacy trading system into a modern Java-based platform.

This full-time role based in Central Newcastle offers a highly competitive package and opportunities for career development within a dynamic professional services environment. You will work with Front Office teams and engineers, applying Claude AI to enhance real-time performance.