Senior Software Engineer

Miller Maxwell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equities trading business in London is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop their high-performance trading platform. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of backend development experience and expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL. This role offers clear career progression and a bonus of up to 20%.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Investment in professional development

Bonus up to 20%

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Solid experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database schemas.
• Integrate and manage Kafka for real-time data streaming.
• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

SQL

Kafka

GraphQL

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM related field

Job description

Senior Software Engineers – TypeScript / Node.js / SQL / Kafka / GraphQL

Miller Maxwell is assisting a leading equities trading business in expanding their core software engineering team. Based in their central London headquarters, the successful Senior Software Engineers will play a key role in the design and development of their high-performance trading platform, which supports the execution and analysis of equity trades.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer:

• Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js .
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database schemas for high-volume data processing.
• Integrate and manage Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture.
• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs to support internal and external applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements for the Senior Software Engineer:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js .
• ️ Solid experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• ️ Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What The Client Offer:

• Be part of a high-impact team building cutting-edge financial technology.
• Clear career progression and investment in your professional development.
• Bonus up to 20%

If you're passionate about backend engineering and want to work on a platform that powers global equities trading, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!