Java Developer - 12-Month FTC | Greenfield Build | LondonWe're partnering with a leading systematic hedge fund on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Java Developer to join their Middle Office Engineering team. The team is embarking on a greenfield digital transformation programme, rebuilding key trading and operational systems from the ground up.Location: Central London (4 days per week in office - non-negotiable)Engagement: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, rolling based on start dateSalary: £130k base + potential completion bonusStart date: ASAP preferred - 1 month notice acceptableThe RoleYou'll work as a hands-on contributor in a team of high-performing engineers, taking full ownership of technical delivery. The current focus is an internal project, a large-scale initiative replacing legacy internal platforms with a more modern, performant, and scalable system.Expect to build across trading support systems, infrastructure, and execution tools, with strong autonomy and end-to-end ownership.What They're Looking ForKey Skills:Strong Java experience (Java 17 preferred)Kafka - Power User level only (critical requirement)Microservices experience is a nice-to-haveBackground & Experience:Deep, production-grade Kafka experience is non-negotiable6-8+ years of commercial Java developmentFinancial services experience is a plus (swaps, pricing, middle/back office etc.) but not essentialImportant NotesThis is an on-site role (4 days/week) - no remote/hybrid flex beyond the agreed schedulePlease only apply if you're 100% comfortable with thatThe team is looking for engineers, not managers - strong individual contributors onlyInterview Process30-45 min technical screen with engineering leadsOn-site technical deep dive (~2-2.5 hours) with the wider teamFeedback and offer turnaround expected within daysIf you're a seasoned Java developer with serious Kafka experience and want to work on a genuinely interesting greenfield project at a high-performance trading firm, this is well worth a conversation.Apply here or reach out directly.
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