Software Engineer

Airswift; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in London is seeking an experienced Java developer to join our team focusing on ETD middle office clearing solutions. You will work on integrations with FIS CD Trade Clearing, translate business needs into scalable software, and contribute to Azure/Kubernetes cloud-native deployments in an Agile setting.

The role requires strong Java with Spring Core/Boot, Python experience, and familiarity with secure SDLC and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Java-based middle office solutions in financial services.
• Strong Java development with Spring Core and Spring Boot; Python experience.
• FIS CD Trade Clearing or similar platforms familiarity.
• CI/CD pipelines and GitLab-based workflows knowledge.
• Cloud engineering in Azure; Kubernetes deployment and operations.
• Understanding of secure SDLC and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance ETD middle office clearing solutions integrated with trading platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable software aligned with financial standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, and stakeholders in Agile teams.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, release management, and operational controls.
• Build applications using Java, Spring Core, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Design cloud-native solutions on Azure and Kubernetes.
• Implement secure coding practices and TDD.

Skills

Java (Spring Core/Boot)

Python development

FIS CD Trade Clearing experience

CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)

Azure & Kubernetes

Financial services domain

Secure SDLC & regulatory compliance

Job description

Location: London, UK (3 days onsite per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance ETD middle office clearing solutions, integrating with FIS CD Trade Clearing and related trading platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, resilient software solutions aligned with financial services and regulatory standards.
• Build applications using Java, Spring Core, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Implement secure coding practices, test-driven development (TDD), and SDLC best practices.
• Develop automation solutions using Bash and PowerShell scripting.
• Design and deploy cloud-native solutions within Azure and Kubernetes environments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, release management, and operational controls.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders within Agile delivery teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong Java development experience with Spring Core and Spring Boot.
• Commercial experience with Python development.
• Knowledge of FIS CD Trade Clearing or similar middle office trading and clearing platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab-based development workflows.
• Cloud engineering experience, particularly Azure and Kubernetes.
• Financial services experience, ideally within trading, clearing, or capital markets environments.
• Understanding of secure software development and regulatory compliance requirements.

Nice-to-Have

• Bash and PowerShell scripting.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Knowledge of FIS Trading Suite and market integration gateways.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance tuning tools.