Java developer - Derivatives

About the Role

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a dynamic, forward-thinking technology team. You'll work on highly scalable, distributed systems with a strong focus on performance, resilience, and quality. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about solving real-world business problems through innovative technical solutions in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborating as part of a global development team, gathering requirements, designing, and implementing new features and solutions.
• Actively contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support.
• Building and enhancing complex, event-driven distributed systems with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Engaging in code reviews, test case design, and continuous integration to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Working closely with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs, particularly across risk management and reporting platforms.
• Championing best practices in software engineering, including testing, DevOps, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong proficiency in Java, with deep understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming.
• Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and performance optimization.
• Solid experience with Unix/Linux environments, databases (design and querying), and DevOps tools (CI/CD, Gradle, etc.).
• Hands-on familiarity with frameworks and tools such as Spring and event-driven architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

• Work in a cutting-edge technology environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a high-impact team where your contributions directly influence mission-critical business systems.
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Enjoy strong opportunities for career progression, learning, and exposure to both business and technical leaders.

Location & Work Environment

This role is based in London, offering a hybrid working model. The organisation is committed to promoting a flexible and inclusive workplace where employees can balance personal lifestyles, perspectives, and professional ambitions.

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Interested? Apply now or reach out to our recruitment team to learn more about this exciting opportunity to advance your career in enterprise-scale Java engineering. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further.