I'm looking for an exceptional Java developer to join SpectrAxe — the first true all-to-all, anonymous FX options trading platform.
If you have very strong middle-tier development skills (and/or full-stack experience with React) and are ready to take the next step in your career — where your work has real impact in a fast-moving, startup environment — I'd love to hear from you.
Knowledge of FX options is advantageous but not essential. If you bring strong development skills, we’ll support you in learning the financial and trading aspects of the platform.
This is a chance to help shape the evolution of a live trading platform used by institutional clients globally. Get in touch to discuss the role.
You’ll Be Working On:
* Designing and developing Java-based applications & microservices
* Using algorithms, Collections, Streams, and concurrency in Java 11+
* Building services with the Spring Framework
* Writing robust tests with JUnit4/5 & Mockito
* Developing with PostgreSQL, optimising for performance
* Using Docker & CI/CD tools to deliver production-quality releases
We’re Looking For:
Strong Java 11+ skills (Collections, Streams, Concurrency)
Solid understanding of algorithms & data structures
Spring Framework experience
JUnit & Mockito testing experience
PostgreSQL expertise
Familiarity with Docker & CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Bonus Points For:
* Financial services, trading systems background
* Messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
* AWS or other cloud platforms
* TypeScript, RxJS, GWT, React
* Low-latency system design experience
What we offer
- Competitive salary & bonus
- Hybrid working (2–3 days in London office)
- Work on a cutting-edge fintech platform with global impact
- Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment