At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build components for a cutting-edge trading platform using Java and modern tech.
- Company: Join a leading hedge fund with a focus on innovation and high-impact projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of finance while working with top engineers.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills, experience with Spring Boot and Kafka, and a passion for backend development.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong Java expertise to join a high-impact engagement building trading platform capabilities for one of the world's largest hedge funds.
You'll bring deep experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka, and be ready to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes financial services environment alongside experienced engineers.
This role sits on the Order Management and Execution Management (OMS/EMS) platform for one of the largest hedge funds in the world.
The client is expanding the range of asset classes supported by its trading systems, and is scaling up engineering capacity to deliver this.
Requirements
- Strong hands‑on experience with Core Java
- Solid experience building services with Spring Boot
- Practical experience with Kafka (streaming, messaging, event‑driven architectures)
- Proven track record as a senior backend engineer delivering production‑grade systems
- Exposure to high‑performance or low‑latency systems
- Background in Financial Services (FSI), particularly trading, OMS/EMS, or capital markets
- Comfortable working with modern AI‑assisted development practices (e. g. Claude Code, agentic AI development)
- Will be a plus
- React JS experience or a full-stack profile
- Experience with SQL and relational data modelling
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain components of the OMS/EMS platform supporting the onboarding of new asset classes.
- Work embedded within one of the client's five project teams initially, to learn the trading domain, architecture, and codebase.
- Transition into a standalone team delivering asset class onboarding work in parallel with the client's other teams.
- Write high‑quality, well‑tested, production‑grade code for systems operating in a live trading environment.
- Apply modern AI‑assisted engineering practices (e. g. Claude Code, agentic development workflows) to accelerate delivery.
- Collaborate closely with client engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into working software.
- Contribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Backend Developer – Java employer: Intellias
As a Senior Python Engineer at our client's leading global investment management company in London, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. The firm offers exceptional employee growth opportunities, including hands-on experience with AI agents and large-scale data systems, while fostering a collaborative environment that values creativity and technical excellence. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on impactful projects, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to the future of AI in finance.
