Stott and May
Java Developer
Stott and MayUnited Kingdom8 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

Java Developer

Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day onsite)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2025

Day Rate: £377.40 (Inside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a dynamic team delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires strong technical skills, collaboration, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply sound software engineering principles and practices.
  • Develop solutions using Java and at least one other high-level programming language (e.g., Python).
  • Work with algorithms, data structures, and enterprise applications.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear written and verbal technical documentation.
  • Contribute to the delivery and tracking of software engineering outcomes.
  • Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address high-performance engineering challenges.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience with Java (and ideally another language such as Python).
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and enterprise application design.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Language-agnostic approach to performance engineering problems.

Desirable Experience

  • Kubernetes deployment architectures.
  • Building trading controls within investment banking environments.
  • Working with data technologies, including:
    • NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Hadoop)
    • In-memory (MemSQL, Ignite)
    • Cloud-based (Snowflake)
    • Relational (DB2, SybaseIQ)
  • Data-driven performance analysis and optimisation.
Please email your CV to [email protected] for immediate consideration.

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