* Location: London EC2 (Office-based, 5 days pw - Monday to Friday)
* Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + bonus
* Type: Full-time, Permanent
Backend Java Developer
Overview
A leading FCA-regulated financial technology firm is seeking an experienced Backend Java Developer to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a brand-new trading platform from the ground up. You will work alongside a team of skilled technologists and finance professionals, with clear potential to progress into a leadership role as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure trading applications
* Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using Java and Spring Boot
* Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
* Participate in code reviews and Agile development processes
* Troubleshoot production issues and support the release lifecycle
* Contribute to DevOps and deployment processes where applicable
Key Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
* 5–8 years of professional experience in Java development
* Strong expertise with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
* Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL preferred) and ORM technologies (e.g., Hibernate)
* Experience with REST API development and test-driven development
* Familiarity with modern SDLC tools (GIT, Jira, CI/CD pipelines)
Desirable Skills
* Exposure to front-end technologies for web or mobile (React Native is advantageous)
* Experience working on low-latency or high-performance systems
* Familiarity with AWS and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker)