Senior Software Developer (Path to Head of Engineering)

What You’ll Be DoingDesigning, developing and maintaining in-house systems, APIs, reporting tools and the client web portalCustomising and extending third-party trading systems to meet business requirementsWriting clean, well-tested, production-grade code following SOLID principles, Design Patterns and Clean Code practicesApplying TDD and BDD methodologies using JUnit, Spock and MockitoContributing to and improving code review standards across the teamLiaising directly with Client Services and Product Management to understand requirements and propose solutionsManaging and mentoring a small team of Java developers, supporting their growth and career developmentWorking alongside offshore developers, maintaining clear communication across time zonesLeveraging AI tooling within the SDLC to drive productivity and quality

What We’re Looking For7+ years’ Java development experience within a Financial Services firmStrong hands-on expertise in Java 11+, Spring/Spring Boot, multithreading, performance tuning and RMICapital Markets domain knowledge - Clearing, Prime Brokerage or similar post-trade experienceSolid grounding in TDD, BDD, Agile and automated builds/deploymentsExperience with CI/CD toolchains (GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and deployment managementProficiency with Git, Maven, JUnit/Spock and MockitoMicroservices architecture knowledgeStrong understanding and application of SOLID, Design Patterns and Clean CodeAbility to communicate clearly with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholdersCloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure or GCP)Desirable: Groovy, FpML, FIX/FIXML, REST, JSON, Message QueuingDesirable: experience leading a developer team or working with offshore teamsRight to work in the UK without sponsorship

Senior Java Developer (Path to Head of Engineering)UK - Hybrid (3 days onsite)Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud, TDD, Capital Markets, Post-TradeThe CompanyThis is a rare opportunity to join a specialist post-trade technology firm operating at the heart of the capital markets space. Trusted by some of the most sophisticated participants in the industry, this business has built a reputation for delivering mission-critical clearing and prime brokerage technology that demands both precision and performance. The engineering team is lean, expert and highly collaborative - with a culture that treats technology as a genuine business differentiator rather than a support function. The OpportunityAs a Senior Java Developer, you will take a central role in building and evolving the firm’s post-trade technology platform - including in-house systems, APIs, client reporting tools and the client web portal. You will also be responsible for customising and extending a third-party trading system to meet complex business requirements. Working closely with Client Services and Product Management, you will translate demanding, real-world requirements into scalable, high-quality software solutions., What’s on OfferUp to £125,000 basicPerformance-related bonusClear and explicit pathway to Head of Engineering within ~24 monthsHybrid working - 3 days per week onsitePrivate healthcare, pension, life assurance and critical illness cover100% cloud-based, modern tech stack with Azure AI Cognitive Services integrationA business that values engineering as a core differentiator