Java Developer - UpTo £80k – Java, Spring

Java Developer – Java, Spring , SQL, Trading, Finance

£80K + Bonus + Benefits

City of London – 5 days in office during probation period (hybrid after )

A fast-growing, FCA-regulated trading and investment firm is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their highly skilled tech team. You'll be instrumental in building a brand-new trading platform from scratch, no legacy code, no tech debt, just modern tools and real impact.

As part of a cross-functional team of experienced engineers and finance professionals, you’ll develop high-performance systems using Java and spring in a cloud-first, AI-forward environment.

To be considered for this Java Developer role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related technical degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in application development.
• Expert Java / Spring / SpringBoot skills.
• Strong command of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORMs (Hibernate/Spring Data).
• Strong experience in designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Proficiency in the development environment, including IDE, web & application server, GIT, Jira, unit-testing.

Bonus points for:

• Exposure to / understanding of Front-End on web and mobile.
• Experience in building low-latency trading systems.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud
• Experience in DevOps development and deployment using Docker and containers.

What’s in it for you?

• Greenfield build – zero legacy systems
• Direct product impact – your work powers a flagship trading platform
• AI-friendly culture – work in a team that embraces innovation
• Private healthcare + Gym discounts
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Free breakfast, snacks, and a balcony office with views over the HAC Rugby pitch
• A collaborative and high-performance work environment

If you're passionate about building robust financial systems and want to work on meaningful greenfield projects with real impact – apply now.