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# Front Office Software Engineer

- **Company:** Provntalent
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2860994023-front-office-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Commercial experience developing enterprise software applications
 * Experience within financial services, investment management, hedge funds, or capital markets
 * Strong backend engineering skills, ideally with Java, Spring Boot, and Python
 * Experience working with modern software engineering practices and distributed systems
 * Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, and system architecture
 * Experience working with SQL and relational databases
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent commercial experience
 * Willing and able to work onsite in Glasgow

Preferred Experience

 * Exposure to any stage of the trading lifecycle
 * Experience with Python development
 * Knowledge of React and TypeScript
 * Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native technologies
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting front office investment and trading activities
 * Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions
 * Build scalable backend services using modern Java and Spring Boot technologies
 * Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple regions to deliver robust and reliable systems
 * Support integrations with internal platforms, market data providers, and external counterparties
 * Participate in system design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
 * Help drive engineering best practices across development, testing, deployment, and monitoring, * Join a growing Front Office technology team within a successful multi-strategy investment firm
 * Work on highly visible systems that directly support investment and trading activities
 * Gain exposure to both technical and business stakeholders in a collaborative environment
 * Opportunity to broaden your skillset across backend, frontend, cloud, and infrastructure technologies
 * Clear progression path and long-term career development opportunities
 * Be part of a firm making significant investment in its technology function


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