Overview
We are partnering with a leading investment bank looking to onboard an experienced Java Developer to join a front office trading technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on building and enhancing trade processing systems within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and enhance high-performance trade processing systems
* Work closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutions
* Design and build scalable, event-driven architectures using Kafka
* Contribute to the development and optimisation of Trade Runner frameworks
* Build containerised microservices deployed via Kubernetes
* Ensure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environment
* Collaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 17 preferred)
* Proven background in investment banking or capital markets
* Solid experience with trade processing systems
* Exposure to or direct experience with Trade Runner platforms
* Strong knowledge of:
o Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture)
o Kubernetes (container orchestration)
o Linux/Unix environments
* Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environment
Desirable Skills
* Experience working directly with Front Office trading desks
* Knowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Why Apply?
* Work on critical, high-impact trading systems
* Exposure to front office technology and business stakeholders
* Collaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment bank
* Competitive contract rates
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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