Full job descriptionOur client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.
Client Details
Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.
Description
*Taking end-to-end delivery ownership of key software development projects and enhancements
*Designing and building scalable, server-side Java services that enhance core financial systems
*Proactively identify and implement improvements
*Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements are well understood, designs are sound and deadlines are met
*Reviewing designs and code produced by colleagues, providing clear and constructive feedback
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical requirements.
*Implement efficient and scalable code to optimise system performance.
*Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability.
*Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
*Stay updated with the latest developments in Java and related technologies.
*Document code and processes to support knowledge sharing within the team.
Profile
Must haves:
*2+ years industry experience
*Java
*Linux
*Apache
*Mongo / Postgres
*AI - prompt engineering or AI-assisted development (Claude, Cursor etc)
*Worked on a broker platform or similar industry experience a huge plus
Nice to haves:
*Spring Boot
*Elasticsearch
*Vector embeddings
*Semantic search
Job Offer
*Performance based discretionary cash bonus scheme
*Discretionary stock grant
*Group Life Assurance cover
*Group Income Protection
*Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings
*Hybrid working model
*22 days holiday + BHS - rises 1 each year to 25 days
*Daily company-paid lunch (£14 a day) and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working from the office)
*Access to Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plan
*Corporate events
*Travel season ticket loans
*Cycle to work scheme
*Fitness subsidisation