Senior Java 17 Developer (Kafka & Investment Banking)

Java Developer – Investment Banking (Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 6 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Overvie

wWe 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

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Key Responsibiliti

• esDevelop and enhance high-performance trade processing syste
• msWork closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutio
• nsDesign and build scalable, event-driven architectures using Kaf
• kaContribute to the development and optimisation of Trade Runner framewor
• ksBuild containerised microservices deployed via Kubernet
• esEnsure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environme
• ntCollaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practic

esRequired Skills & Experien

• ceStrong hands-on experience with Java (Java 17 preferre
• d)Proven background in investment banking or capital marke
• tsSolid experience with trade processing syste
• msExposure to or direct experience with Trade Runner platfor
• msStrong knowledge o
• f:Apache Kafka (event-driven architectur
• e)Kubernetes (container orchestratio
• n)Linux/Unix environmen
• tsExperience building low-latency, high-throughput syste
• msStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environme

ntDesirable Skil

• lsExperience working directly with Front Office trading des
• ksKnowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivativ
• esFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practic
• esExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azur

e)Why Appl

• y?Work on critical, high-impact trading syste
• msExposure to front office technology and business stakeholde
• rsCollaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment ba
• nkCompetitive contract rat