Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.
Client Details
Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking for a new Java Engineer to join the team. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in Central London. In this role you will be working in a small team of 10 on a brand new AI focused product.
Description
Taking end-to-end delivery ownership of key software development projects and enhancements
Designing and building scalable, server-side Java services that enhance core financial systems
Proactively identify and implement improvements
Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements are well understood, designs are sound and deadlines are met
Reviewing designs and code produced by colleagues, providing clear and constructive feedback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical requirements.
Implement efficient and scalable code to optimise system performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure system reliability.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Stay updated with the latest developments in Java and related technologies.
Document code and processes to support knowledge sharing within the team.Profile
Must haves:
2+ years industry experience
Java
Linux
Apache
Mongo / Postgres
AI - prompt engineering or AI-assisted development (Claude, Cursor etc)
Worked on a broker platform or similar industry experience a huge plusNice to haves:
Spring Boot
Elasticsearch
Vector embeddings
Semantic searchJob Offer
Performance based discretionary cash bonus scheme
Discretionary stock grant
Group Life Assurance cover
Group Income Protection
Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings
Hybrid working model
22 days holiday + BHS - rises 1 each year to 25 days
Daily company-paid lunch (£14 a day) and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working from the office)
Access to Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plan
Corporate events
Travel season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Fitness subsidisation
