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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Developer - London - Fintech - **Company:** Adaptive Financial Consulting Ltd - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Gradle, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Java Application Server, Cloud Platform System, Concurrency, Inversion of Control, Caching, Low Latency, Build Tools - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-java-developer/adaptive-financial-consulting-ltd-job107661239 ## About the Role * A great team player who loves sharing knowledge and learning from others * A problem solver with strong analytical skills * Excited about learning new things and keeping up to date * Happy to work in a test-driven and Agile development fashion YOU HAVE: * Experience in Java server-side software development. * Expertise in Java technologies, including related Java and other technologies. * + Solid experience programming using Core Java. Minimum Java 17 + General knowledge of data injection/inversion of control. + Experience using messaging technologies. + General familiarity with data structures such as sets, hashes, caches etc. + Knowledge of concurrency, resiliency, caching, HTTP and REST. * A good understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, including experience with Agile methodologies * Working with DevOps to deploy applications. * Experience with software maintenance, bug fixing, and enhancements. * Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong Exposure to standard financial interchange protocols i.e. FIX, ITCH, * Exposure to low latency/high performance systems * Exposure to additional languages (C, C++, Go, Rust, C#) * Experience developing Front Office financial systems * Experience in delivering OMS/EMS/Exchange systems * Exposure to equities trading and brokerages * Experience with build tools and automation Gradle, GitHub Actions etc * Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure, is a plus., Background check: the employment/engagement is subject to an acceptable background check that will be run by Adaptive ## Description * Design and develop Java applications and libraries * Write clean, efficient and well-documented code. * Troubleshoot and debug Java applications to ensure smooth performance. * Conduct unit testing to ensure code quality and application stability. * Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability. * Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Java development. * Participate in Agile development methodology and adhere to software development best practices. * Pair with other team members to ensure high-quality outcomes, Long interview processes are stressful and boring and that is not us We want to make sure that everything runs smoothly. So here you will have three stage interviews: 1- A chat with one of our great recruiters. 2- A zoom chat with one of our Java colleagues where they will ask you detailed questions about Java knowledge and your experience. 3- A Face to Face interview (either in our office or via Zoom). During this interview, we will dig even deeper, and you will have a technical task to do. You will also have a chat with our local director. A little tip for you during those stages: Collaboration is massively important to us, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, ask questions, ask for help if needed, etc :) DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Diversity and inclusion are key to a great workplace, and Adaptive is better when it's more representative of the world around us. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work without any fear of judgment or negativity. 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