Senior Backend Java Developer
This is an office-based role in London, Monday to Friday
Financial Services
£70,000 - £80,000
Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for a truly impactful role? My client, a leading FCA-regulated trading brokerage, is building a brand-new, best-in-class trading and investment platform, and they need your expertise! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of technologists and finance professionals, taking technical ownership from day one on a greenfield project.
What you'll do:
* Develop, design, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure trading applications.
* Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
* Implement APIs and seamlessly integrate third-party services.
* Actively contribute to code reviews and troubleshoot production issues.
What we're looking for:
* Minimum 8 years of Java development experience.
* Strong expertise in Enterprise Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Web, Security, ORM, Junit/Mockito, Maven/Gradle.
* Command of SQL/NoSQL, Hibernate/Spring Data.
* Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing REST APIs.
* Solid understanding of modern SDLC practices.
* Experience in financial applications, Open Banking, AWS, DevOps, Docker/K8S is a plus!
Why join my client?
* Greenfield Project: No legacy systems, no tech debt.
* Direct Impact: Shape the future of a mission-critical flagship product.
* Growth Opportunity: Join early and grow with the expanding team.
* Innovative Culture: Be part of a unique startup culture within a well-established group, embracing AI applications in finance and software development.
* Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, gym discount, pension scheme, and a collaborative environment.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship is provided.