Software Engineer - Oracle Exadata

Pontoon; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a Software Engineer for their Operational Data Store team in London. You will leverage your expertise in Oracle Exadata and Scala to develop features and optimize performance for post-trade securities systems. Embracing a hybrid model, you will collaborate globally while practicing agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and communication skills along with a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Strategic, greenfield projects

Diverse, skilled global team

Culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Oracle Exadata performance and tuning.
• Strong background in Scala or another modern OO/functional programming language.
• Experience with reactive event-sourced systems.
• Proficient in applying design patterns and optimizing algorithms.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance features for the Operational Data Store application.
• Optimize performance and tuning for large-scale Oracle Exadata systems.
• Follow TDD, ATDD/BDD, and CI/CD principles for robust, maintainable code.

Skills

Oracle Exadata performance and tuning

Scala or another modern OO/functional programming language

Reactive event-sourced systems

Design patterns

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Specification by Example / ATDD / BDD

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer - Operational Data Store (Scala / Oracle Exadata)

Pay Rate: 600- 775

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Length of Contract: 12 months

Location: Bromley

Hybrid Model: Hybrid - 3 days

About the Role
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Operational Data Store feature team, contributing to the transformation of our Post Trade Securities systems. You will be responsible for both hands-on development and providing architectural input, ensuring the delivery of business-driven enhancements while maintaining high performance and stability in production environments.

In this role, you will work with CI/CD and TDD practices in a modern functional language (Scala), with a strong focus on multi-terabyte Oracle Exadata database performance and tuning. You'll partner closely with the BA/PM, technical programme lead, and other developers across our global offices in London, India, Singapore, and New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance features for the Operational Data Store application.
• Optimize performance and tuning for large-scale Oracle Exadata systems.
• Apply Scala and modern development practices, including design patterns, clean code, and reactive event-sourced systems.
• Collaborate with global teams, contributing to the re-architecture of securities post-trade platforms.
• Follow TDD, ATDD/BDD, and CI/CD principles for robust, maintainable code.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and cross-team collaboration.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in Oracle Exadata performance and tuning.
• Strong background in Scala or another modern OO/functional programming language.
• Experience with reactive event-sourced systems.
• Proficient in applying design patterns and optimizing algorithms.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Specification by Example / ATDD / BDD.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of large-scale Post Trade Securities systems.
• Exposure to distributed, globally coordinated development environments.

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic, greenfield projects shaping the future of post-trade systems.
• Collaborate with a diverse, highly skilled global team.
• Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, learning, and technical excellence.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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