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Java 17 Developer (Investment Banking, Kafka)

Lorien
1 hour ago
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London
United Kingdom

Java Developer - Investment Banking (Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid)Contract Length: 6 MonthsDay Rate: Competitive (Inside/Outside IR35 dependent on engagement)Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are partnering with a leading investment bank looking to onboard an experienced Java Developer to join a front office trading technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on building and enhancing trade processing systems within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance high-performance trade processing systems
  • Work closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutions
  • Design and build scalable, event-driven architectures using Kafka
  • Contribute to the development and optimisation of Trade Runner frameworks
  • Build containerised microservices deployed via Kubernetes
  • Ensure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environment
  • Collaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 17 preferred)
  • Proven background in investment banking or capital markets
  • Solid experience with trade processing systems
  • Exposure to or direct experience with Trade Runner platforms
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Apache Kafka (event-driven architecture)
    • Kubernetes (container orchestration)
    • Linux/Unix environments
  • Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environment
Desirable Skills
  • Experience working directly with Front Office trading desks
  • Knowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Why Apply?
  • Work on critical, high-impact trading systems
  • Exposure to front office technology and business stakeholders
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment bank
  • Competitive contract rates

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.