Java 17 Developer (Investment Banking, Kafka)
6 days ago
London
Java Developer - Investment Banking (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid)Contract Length: 6 MonthsDay Rate: Competitive (Inside/Outside IR35 dependent on engagement)Start Date: ASAP Overview We are partnering with a leading investment bank looking to onboard an experienced Java Developer to join a front office trading technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on building and enhancing trade processing systems within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and enhance high-performance trade processing systems, • Work closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutions, • Design and build scalable, event-driven architectures using Kafka, • Contribute to the development and optimisation of Trade Runner frameworks, • Build containerised microservices deployed via Kubernetes, • Ensure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environment, • Collaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practicesRequired Skills & Experience, • Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 17 preferred), • Proven background in investment banking or capital markets, • Solid experience with trade processing systems, • Exposure to or direct experience with Trade Runner platforms, • Strong knowledge of:, • Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture), • Kubernetes (container orchestration), • Linux/Unix environments, • Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environmentDesirable Skills, • Experience working directly with Front Office trading desks, • Knowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives, • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Why Apply?, • Work on critical, high-impact trading systems, • Exposure to front office technology and business stakeholders, • Collaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment bank, • Competitive contract rates Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.