Senior Java Software Engineer

CipherTek Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile investment banking client in London. The successful candidate will work on an Electronic Trading Platform for financial instruments, contributing to advanced trading technologies. This is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work, requiring strong Java skills and experience in electronic trading systems. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java, including multi-threading, collections, and concurrency.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting electronic trading platforms.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, JMS, or similar messaging solutions.
• Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Understanding of techniques for minimizing latency in trading applications.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with relational databases and/or NoSQL solutions.
• Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing tools.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools.

Skills

Java (Core & Advanced)

FIC Trading Systems

Messaging Protocols

API Development

Low Latency Programming

Spring Framework

Database Technologies

Distributed Systems

Testing Frameworks

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Java Developer (Electronic Trading Platform - FIC)

Location: London

Day Rate: Up to £950 per day

Flexible Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in London City offices

Duration: 12 months +. Also open to contract to permanent conversions

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile investment banking client in London on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work on an Electronic Trading Platform for the FIC business. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and integration of advanced trading technologies in a prestigious and fast-paced environment.

Our client are in the process of a large multi year E-Trading platform replacement. Starting in FIC and then getting rolled out across Capital markets and all asset classes.

You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1 per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Desired technical Skills:

• Java (Core & Advanced): Strong proficiency in Java, including multi-threading, collections, and concurrency.
• FIC Trading Systems: Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting electronic trading platforms.
• Messaging Protocols: Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, JMS, or similar messaging solutions.
• API Development: Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Low Latency Programming: Understanding of techniques for minimizing latency in trading applications.
• Spring Framework: Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
• Database Technologies: Strong SQL skills; experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL solutions.
• Distributed Systems: Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies (e.g., microservices, caching, clustering).
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing tools.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Git)

Domain Knowledge:

• Must have Fixed income knowledge and worked directly with the traders/Quants
• US/CAD Rates, SSA, Credit
• Order Management: Knowledge of order routing, execution, and trade booking flows.
• Risk Management: Familiarity with pre-trade and post-trade risk controls in electronic trading

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both business and technology teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.