Senior Java Software Engineer

Caspian One; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Java Software Developer to join its dynamic cross-asset pricing and risk team in London. This permanent Front Office role offers exciting technical challenges and opportunities for growth into product ownership or team leadership. You will work closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop a global pricing platform, ensuring performance and scalability. This role emphasizes work-life balance while providing a chance to broaden your expertise in pricing and risk. If you're passionate about Java and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Technical challenges

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong Front Office exposure is essential.
• Confident communicator with experience working closely with traders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a global pricing and risk platform.
• Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative analysts.
• Focus on performance, scalability, and clean architecture.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Python

Front Office exposure

Pricing or risk platform experience

Communication skills

Tools

Solace

Aeron

Kafka

React

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Caspian One

A leading investment bank is looking for a Java Software Developer to join its cross-asset pricing and risk team in London. This is a permanent Front Office role offering deep technical challenges, regular contact with the desk, and a clear growth path into product ownership or team leadership.

The Role

• Develop and enhance a global pricing and risk platform across fixed income products
• Collaborate directly with traders, salespeople, and quantitative analysts
• Focus on performance, scalability, and clean architecture
• Contribute to the re-architecture of pricing for speed and efficiency (e.g., pre-calculated sensitivities)

Tech Environment

• Core Java (Java 17+), multithreaded – essential
• Python – highly desirable
• React – small part of the stack, nice to have
• Messaging tech: Solace (Ideal), Aeron, or Kafka etc.

Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience in Java development
• Strong Front Office exposure – must have
• Pricing or risk platform experience is a plus
• Confident communicator with the ability (and experience) to work closely with the desk and quants

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working: 2–3 days from home
• Emphasis on work-life balance despite being a Front Office role
• Opportunity to broaden into pricing and risk, or move toward product ownership

Interview Process

• Technical Screening interview (Virtual)
• Final round with director

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Financial Services, and Software Development

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