At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cloud-based applications for investment banking, ensuring compliance and performance.
- Company: Join a leading investment bank with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative agile environment with a focus on career advancement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the financial sector while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Java development and cloud solutions, preferably in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: London, UK
Working Mode: 3 days on site in City of London
IR35 Categorisation: Inside
Rate: £600 per day
We're looking for a Java Developer to join our client (Investment Banking) in a hybrid working model (London, 3 days per week). You will be supporting the design and delivery of next-generation business applications. This role involves building scalable, cloud-based solutions, integrating with third-party platforms and ensuring operational reliability while meeting strict compliance and performance standards, in a highly regulated financial environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Design, implement, and maintain modern, cloud-enabled applications to support middle office processing
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations for enhancements of existing applications and evaluation of new initiatives
- Develop clean, secure, and efficient code in Java and Python and work with scripting tools such as PowerShell or Bash
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and participate in application architecture discussions
- Ensure compliance with internal SDLC standards related to code management, code inspection, and security best practices
- Utilize tools such as GitLab and Terraform for CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code
- Support critical enterprise risk mandates, ensuring production systems meet operational stability and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate within agile teams to deliver fully integrated features from planning through deployment
- Ensure production readiness by implementing operational controls and monitoring frameworks
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Software Engineer, developing complex cloud-based solutions in the financial services sector
- Strong skills in Java backend development
- Familiarity with ETD clearing platforms, particularly FIS CD Trade Clearing, and workflow integrations
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture standards, compliance, and production stability requirements
- Strong experience with Spring / Spring Boot
- Strong experience in a TDD (Test-driven development) environment
Nice to Have Skills:
- Good scripting experience with Powershell / Bash
- Knowledge of market gateways and clearing connectivity (exchange-facing flows)
- Understanding of performance tuning and application resilience for high-volume middle office systems
- Familiarity with container orchestration and microservices-based architectures
Java Developer | Investment Banking | Hybrid, London employer: Ports North
Ports North is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic remote work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of enterprise analytics. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge SAP technologies. Our inclusive work culture values diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our major SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.
