Java/Scala Software Engineer

First Derivative is a people first company. We are powered by our ever-growing teams of specialist problem solvers and process evolvers. Our extensive capabilities offer agile solutions and exciting career opportunities - whether you are in the early stages of your career, looking for new direction, or wanting to continue in the position of leadership.

Joining the world’s largest Capital Markets dedicated consultancy, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of mission-critical projects, tech stacks, clients and a company that prides itself on career development, variety and flexibility.

We have opportunities for Mid-Senior Software Engineers who will work shoulder to shoulder with Tier 1 investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to name a few.

What will you do?

• Develop and enhance scalable, high-performance systems for financial services and trading applications.
• Design and implement robust data processing and storage solutions to support business-critical operations.
• Build and optimize intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for various stakeholders, including traders and operational teams.
• Work in an Agile environment, applying best practices in software development, automated testing, and DevOps.
• Integrate new functionalities with existing platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability within a complex ecosystem.

Our main tech stack includes:

• Core Java (version 8 or higher)
• Spring Framework/ Spring Boot
• Object Oriented design principles and patterns
• CI/ CD tools such as Jenkins
• Microservices architecture, including containers and serverless implementation e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions, etc.
• JPA frameworks such as Hibernate and SQL

What experience will you need?

• Strong experience in Scala and Java programming
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase or DB2
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including automated testing, tooling, and DevOps concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, dependable, and a collaborative team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines

Additional Experience:

Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly valued, particularly in areas related to trading, risk management, or back-office operations.

What’s in it for you?

You will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional development and the opportunity to design your own career path.

• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity policies
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Access to a range of skills and certifications such as GCP, AWS, Azure and more

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

Industries

Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and IT Services and IT Consulting

• Strong experience in Scala and Java programming
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase or DB2
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including automated testing, tooling, and DevOps concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, dependable, and a collaborative team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines

Additional Experience:

Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly valued, particularly in areas related to trading, risk management, or back-office operations.

You will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional development and the opportunity to design your own career path.

• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity policies
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Access to a range of skills and certifications such as GCP, AWS, Azure and more