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Senior Java Developer - Electronic Trading Technology
We're hiring a Senior Java Developer to join a leading Electronic Trading Technology team within a global investment bank. This role is focused on developing high-performance, low-latency backend applications that support front-office sales and trading teams.
Working in a fast-paced front-office environment, you'll partner closely with traders and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable, business-critical trading solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Java-based trading applications and microservices
- Build scalable, resilient, and low-latency backend systems
- Collaborate with front-office stakeholders to deliver technology solutions
- Contribute to system design, architecture, and code reviews
- Support applications throughout the full software development lifecycle
- Drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement
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Skills & Experience
- Around 5+ years' commercial Java development experience
- Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs
- Experience building scalable, distributed backend systems
- Comfortable working directly with front-office users and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of Agile development and software engineering best practices
- Exposure to Angular, React, or other frontend technologies is beneficial, but the role is predominantly backend-focused
- Background within Electronic Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, FX, or Fixed Income is advantageous
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Location
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Join a high-performing engineering team delivering next-generation trading technology in a collaborative, front-office environment.
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