Java Developer

Java Developer - Reputable Financial Firm

Duration: 12-month contract

Rate: £490 per day/PAYE

Location: Hybrid in Glasgow (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Cititec Talent is partnering with a reputable financial institution to find a highly skilled Core Server-Side Java Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global front-office team responsible for developing software supporting real-time trading in the Equity Swaps space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within an agile team to develop and maintain a system of Java services that interact via messaging to generate real-time product outputs.
• Write high-quality unit tests, document new features, and contribute to the test cycle. Propose automation solutions for testing and deployment.
• Work flexibly across Java, stored procedures, and scripts as needed.
• Participate in a global Level 3 production support rota, providing platform support.

Experience Required:

• Strong expertise in Core Java (server-side), including data structures, concurrency, and open-source libraries.
• Familiarity with Spring, JUnit, and Linux.
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase and/or DB2, SQL query development, and performance optimisation.
• Experience with message-based architectures (JMS, MQ, Kafka) and MongoDB.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, particularly in Equities.

Please note that occasional support for weekend deployments alongside the release team may be required.