Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer for Trading Platform

Luxoft; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking a highly technical Java developer for a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. The role focuses on backend services and web applications, delivering scalable components across markets and time zones.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and frontend teams to enhance a trading platform, implement REST APIs, and ensure robust performance in a Linux environment. Experience with Java 21, Spring Boot, React, and databases is valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21) and Spring Boot.
• Experience building REST APIs and PostgreSQL.
• Frontend familiarity with React (v17) and UI integration.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participates in technical design discussions with senior engineers and architects.
• Works with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
• Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications.
• Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within timelines.
• Collaborates in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.
• Maintains and improves existing systems for stability and reliability.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Continuously develops technical expertise and stays up to date with modern technologies.

Skills

8+ years exp

Java fundamentals (Java 21)

Spring Framework / Spring Boot

REST APIs

React frontend integration

SQL / PostgreSQL

Git / Maven or Gradle

Unit testing / clean code

Agile practices

Linux/Unix

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Job description

Luxoft is seeking a highly technical Java developer for a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. The role focuses on backend services and web applications, delivering scalable components across markets and time zones.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and frontend teams to enhance a trading platform, implement REST APIs, and ensure robust performance in a Linux environment. Experience with Java 21, Spring Boot, React, and databases is valued.