Senior Software Engineers – TypeScript / Node.js / SQL / Kafka / GraphQL
📍 Central London | 💼 Equities Trading Business | No finance experience required.
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%
* 💼 Pension scheme
* 🛡️ Life insurance
* 🏥 Private medical insurance
* 🌴 25 days holiday
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! 🚀