Senior Java Developer - Outside IR35 - Up to £700 per day
Hybrid in Central London
October Start Date
12-Month Initial Contract
We have partnered with a leader in the financial services sector who is looking for experienced Senior Java Engineers to join their Settlements team.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and enhancing software supporting complex post-trade and settlement workflows. you'll work as part of an experienced engineering team, contributing to both new and existing systems within a fast-moving financial markets environment.
The Role
- Develop and maintain Server Side Java/JVM applications supporting settlement and post-trade processes.
- Build robust, scalable services using Spring and Spring Boot.
- Work across greenfield and brownfield development projects.
- Collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Contribute to technical design, development, testing and production delivery.
- Work with Kubernetes, event-driven architecture and cloud infrastructure, alongside primarily on-premise environments.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and take ownership through to resolution.
- Work comfortably with ambiguity, incomplete information and changing requirements.
Technical Skills:
- Experience working within financial services, trading or similarly complex transactional environments.
- Comfortable working hands-on with existing and new systems.
- Post-trade, settlements or financial markets experience.
- Experience with equities settlement; Fixed Income is a plus.
- Kubernetes and event-driven architecture.
- Experience working with large and complex data sets.
- Familiarity with AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Windsurf or Devin.
The team works on complex settlement and digital asset solutions, including post-trade settlement workflows and trading connectivity.
- Equities settlement; Fixed Income experience advantageous.
- ATS connectivity and FIX protocols/FIX engines.
- EVM experience preferred, with Canton a strong advantage and Solana also relevant.
- Event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
Who they're looking for
You'll be a proactive, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working in a fast-moving environment. you'll be comfortable taking ownership, communicating technical ideas clearly and working effectively when requirements aren't always fully defined.
This role would suit a Senior Java Engineer who wants to work on technically complex financial systems, with strong Spring/Spring Boot development skills and an interest in settlements and post-trade technology.
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Senior Java Developer - Outside IR35 - Up to £700 per day employer: Hunter Bond
Join our leading bank, where we prioritise employee growth and a collaborative work culture. As a KYC CLM AVP in London, you'll benefit from flexible working options and the chance to lead a dynamic team in a high-growth area, driving meaningful improvements in client experience and operational efficiency. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages innovation and professional development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in banking.
