Senior Java Software Engineer

Salt; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FCA-regulated trading brokerage in London is seeking an experienced Java Developer for a newly developed trading platform. This office-based role requires strong Java skills and offers the chance to take technical ownership from day one, contributing to a greenfield project with significant impact and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Gym discount

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Java.
• Demonstrable experience in designing REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain trading applications.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Implement APIs and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Java Development

Spring/Spring Boot

SQL/NoSQL

REST APIs

DevOps

Job description

This range is provided by Salt. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Java & AI Recruitment Specialist - Perm | UK & Europe | Connecting Top Tech Talent with Leading Companies

This is an office-based role in London, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for a truly impactful role? My client, a leading FCA-regulated trading brokerage, is building a brand-new, best-in-class trading and investment platform, and they need your expertise! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of technologists and finance professionals, taking technical ownership from day one on a greenfield project.

What you'll do:

• Develop, design, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure trading applications.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Implement APIs and seamlessly integrate third-party services.
• Actively contribute to code reviews and troubleshoot production issues.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 8 years of Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Web, Security, ORM, Junit/Mockito, Maven/Gradle.
• Command of SQL/NoSQL, Hibernate/Spring Data.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of modern SDLC practices.
• Experience in financial applications, Open Banking, AWS, DevOps, Docker/K8S is a plus!
• Greenfield Project: No legacy systems, no tech debt.
• Direct Impact: Shape the future of a mission-critical flagship product.
• Growth Opportunity: Join early and grow with the expanding team.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a unique startup culture within a well-established group, embracing AI applications in finance and software development.
• Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, gym discount, pension scheme, and a collaborative environment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship is provided.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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