Java Developer - 12-Month FTC | Greenfield Build | London
Were 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 date
* Salary:£130k base + potential completion bonus
* Start date: ASAP preferred - 1 month notice acceptable
The Role
Youll 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 Theyre Looking For
Key Skills:
* Strong Java experience (Java 17 preferred)
* Kafka - Power User level only (critical requirement)
* Microservices experience is a nice-to-have
Background & Experience:
* Deep, production-grade Kafka experience is non-negotiable
* 6-8+ years of commercial Java development
* Financial services experience is a plus (swaps, pricing, middle/back office etc.) but not essential
Important Notes
* This is an on-site role (4 days/week) - no remote/hybrid flex beyond the agreed schedule
* Please only apply if youre 100% comfortable with that
* The team is looking for engineers, not managers - strong individual contributors only
Interview Process
* 30-45 min technical screen with engineering leads
* On-site technical deep dive (~2-2.5 hours) with the wider team
* Feedback and offer turnaround expected within days
If youre 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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