Java Developer

About the role

A leading FinTech company based in London is seeking multiple mid-level Java Developers with 3 to 5 years of experience to join their expanding teams. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers and potentially move into senior roles. The company, originally a market-disrupting startup, was recently acquired by a major capital market entity and offers hybrid working with three days in the office per week.

Key responsibilities and environment

• Develop software using Core Java without relying on frameworks such as Spring
• Write clean, test-driven code in a collaborative paired-programming environment
• Work with multithreading, data structures, and algorithms to build robust applications
• Engage with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Contribute within a modern FinTech setting, preferably with interest or experience in foreign exchange (FX) and trading domains
• Opportunity to explore cloud technologies, building platform-agnostic software compatible with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Candidate requirements

• Solid experience (3-5 years) developing with Core Java from scratch without using frameworks
• Proficiency in multithreading and concurrent programming concepts
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Exposure to modern FinTech environments is advantageous
• Genuine interest in financial markets, particularly FX and trading
• Eligible and authorized to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits and perks

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• Allocated personal training budget
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Life assurance coverage
• Dental and eye care insurance
• Performance-related bonus schemes
• Employer matched pension contributions
• 25 days of annual leave plus national holidays, increasing with tenure
• Long service recognition awards
• Lucrative referral bonuses starting from £2000