Java Engineer Location: Belfast (Hybrid) About the Company You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to building and enhancing scalable, modern applications that support global platforms and services. We're looking for a Java Engineer to join a high-impact internal tools team that underpins a global electronic trading platform. This role suits a strong Java developer who enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to both backend systems and user-facing applications. You'll play an important role in designing and delivering production-grade systems that enable global trading activity, working closely with product, trading, and business stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop applications that support global trading systems Build reliable backend services using Java, alongside modern front-end interfaces Collaborate with product, support, and trading teams to create tailored solutions Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support Improve and maintain existing tools and applications Ensure systems are performant, scalable, and maintain high code quality standards Take part in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Provide production support and troubleshoot issues when necessary Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Java in a commercial environment Experience working with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot is a plus) Solid backend development knowledge, with some exposure to frontend technologies Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (TypeScript is advantageous) Experience working with databases such as Oracle, SQL, or PL/SQL Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments Good understanding of multithreading and concurrency Exposure to event-driven systems or messaging technologies (e.g., pub/sub, Solace, or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset Desirable Experience Experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks Background in financial services or electronic trading platforms Why Join Us? Work on high-impact, real-time systems used globally Be part of a collaborative, agile, and engineering-focused culture Opportunity to shape technical direction and architecture Gain exposure to modern technologies and complex challenges Flexible hybrid working arrangement, offering a balanced mix of remote and in-office work For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news, and much more Skills: Full Stack Developer Java Developer Full Stack Engineer Full Stack Java Developer Java Engineer