Java Software Engineer

FlexTrade; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in the City of London seeks an Associate Developer to join a small agile team that builds sophisticated software solutions. You will work closely with client teams to design and implement solutions for complex problems, requiring strong skills in Java and/or Scala. The role offers a full-time position with opportunities to contribute to system architecture and development practices.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Java and/or Scala.
• Experience contributing to system architecture and design.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions for complex customer problems.
• Collaborate closely with client-facing teams.
• Assist teams in moving changes to production.

Skills

Java

Scala

Tools

Postgres

MongoDB

Ansible

Redux

Akka

Play

Job description

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy‑ and sell‑side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world’s largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever‑changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

The Role

You will be part of a small close‑knit team of engineers that work in an Agile and collaborative fashion to build performant software that sits at the core of FlexTrade’s business. Working in close collaboration with client‑facing teams you will design and develop solutions for complex customer problems raised and assist teams in moving changes to production.

Must have

• Professional experience in Java and/or Scala
• Experience of contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems

Nice to have

• Experience with Postgres and MongoDB
• Knowledge of Ansible, Redux, Akka and Play would be beneficial
• Deep understanding of agile development for continuous product development and deployment
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre‑employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Engineering, and Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Software Development, and Capital Markets