Java Software Engineer - Financial Markets

A financial markets organisation client of mine is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, distributed trading and financial systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Key Requirements

• Very good hands-on Java software engineering skills
• Hands-on with Spring Boot, core Spring modules, and Hibernate.
• Strong skills in relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL), schema design, and optimisation.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging and distributed real-time systems.
• Proficiency in AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), CI/CD, and GitLab/GitHub.
• Familiarity with Jira, Agile practices, and full SDLC processes.
• Proven ability to deliver POCs and build automated testing frameworks for complex systems.

Ideally you will so have experience with the following:

• Experience with financial/trading platforms and knowledge of market systems.
• Understanding of FIX protocol, JavaScript, serverless and microservice architectures.
• Exposure to TDD/BDD methodologies.

If you are a highly skilled engineer seeking a challenging opportunity in a fast-paced financial markets environment, I would like to hear from you.

Adam Davies

Partner

Technology recruitment & search

Menrva Group

Registered Agent R1326604

Company EA License 19S9808

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MENRVA PTE. LTD.