Junior Java Developer in City of London

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days on-site at Investment Bank client)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Academy Training Package

Start Date: Immediate and rolling intakes

About Inspire Talent

Inspire Talent is a global technology consultancy specialising in building exceptional talent pipelines for leading organisations. Through our Academy Programme, we combine full-time client delivery roles with structured technical, business, and professional skills training – ensuring our people are equipped to thrive in the most demanding environments.

We are currently seeking Junior Developers to join our client’s Risk and Pricing Technology team within their Derivatives business. This is a unique opportunity to work inside a top-tier investment bank while developing your expertise through our Academy.

Role Overview

As a Junior Developer in the Risk and Pricing Technology team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that support the bank’s derivatives trading, pricing, and risk management functions. Working closely with experienced technologists, quants, and business stakeholders, you will gain hands-on experience in building robust, high-performance software solutions that meet the needs of a fast-paced financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance applications in Java and Python with strong integration of SQL for data handling and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior developers, business analysts, and quantitative teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Maintain and optimise existing applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Support system users, investigate and resolve production issues, and provide enhancements where needed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Engage in continuous improvement through peer reviews, knowledge sharing, and learning sessions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
• Good understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL.
• Solid problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and applying them to real-world problems.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to financial services or trading environments.
• Knowledge of risk systems, derivatives, or pricing models.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Academy Training & Development

As part of Inspire Talent’s Academy, you will receive:

• Structured technical training in advanced Java, Python, SQL, cloud technologies, and data engineering.
• Business and professional skills training including stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and high-performance techniques.
• Access to mentorship from senior industry professionals.
• Career development planning with regular progress reviews.
• The opportunity to gain industry-recognised certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Continuous learning & development through the Academy.
• Potential to join the client’s team directly after 18 months.
• Exposure to global investment banking projects.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.

Career Path

This role offers an exceptional springboard into a technology career within financial services. Upon successful completion of the Academy programme, you may have the opportunity to:

• Progress into mid-level developer roles.
• Specialise in quantitative development, data engineering, or cloud engineering.
• Secure direct employment with our investment banking client.