Java Developer – Java, Spring, SQL, Trading, Finance
£80K + Bonus + Benefits
City of London – 5 days in office during probation period (hybrid after )
A fast-growing, FCA-regulated trading and investment firm is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their highly skilled tech team. You'll be instrumental in building a brand-new trading platform from scratch, no legacy code, no tech debt, just modern tools and real impact.
As part of a cross-functional team of experienced engineers and finance professionals, you’ll develop high-performance systems using Java and spring in a cloud-first, AI-forward environment.
To be considered for this Java Developer role, you’ll need:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related technical degree.
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in application development.
* Expert Java / Spring / SpringBoot skills.
* Strong command of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORMs (Hibernate/Spring Data).
* Strong experience in designing and implementing REST APIs.
* Proficiency in the development environment, including IDE, web & application server, GIT, Jira, unit-testing.
Bonus points for:
* Exposure to / understanding of Front-End on web and mobile.
* Experience in building low-latency trading systems.
* Working knowledge of AWS cloud
* Experience in DevOps development and deployment using Docker and containers.
What’s in it for you?
* Greenfield build – zero legacy systems
* Direct product impact – your work powers a flagship trading platform
* AI-friendly culture – work in a team that embraces innovation
* Private healthcare + Gym discounts
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Free breakfast, snacks, and a balcony office with views over the HAC Rugby pitch
* A collaborative and high-performance work environment
If you're passionate about building robust financial systems and want to work on meaningful greenfield projects with real impact – apply now.