At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build a greenfield project using modern Java and AWS.
- Company: An investment management firm managing over £2 trillion in assets.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work closely with front office users and utilise AI technologies.
- Other info: In-office working fosters direct collaboration with the team.
- Why this job: Own the entire software lifecycle and make impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills, AWS experience, and interest in AI required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
You get to build something from scratch, and the people you build it for sit right next to you. This is a greenfield project. No legacy codebase to wrestle with, no inherited technical debt to apologise for. You are designing and building from the ground up, owning the work across the full software lifecycle from architecture decisions through to production.
The firm manages over £2 trillion in assets under management, and engineering here is not a support function. It is a strategic one. That means your work carries real weight, and the decisions you make matter to the business.
You will be working in modern Java, using current versions and building things the right way. AWS sits at the heart of the infrastructure, so you will be working with cloud-native tooling throughout. You will get the opportunity to utilise AI keeping you exposed to the cutting edge of your field.
What makes this role different from most back-end positions is the proximity to the front office. You are not throwing tickets over a wall. You are sitting close to the people who actually use what you build, understanding their problems directly and shaping the solutions yourself.
You take ownership. Not just of a ticket or a sprint, but of the product, the quality, and the outcome.
To be the right fit, you are strong in Java, comfortable with AWS and have a genuine interest in AI. This suits someone who has moved beyond the early stages of their career and is ready to step into a role with responsibility.
In office working means you are part of the team in the room, not a voice on a call.
Ready to build something that actually matters?
Back-end Java Developer - Investment Management Firm employer: Saragossa
Join a leading investment management firm based in London, where engineering is strategic. Enjoy the chance to work on cutting-edge projects while managing significant assets. Collaborate directly with front office teams to create impactful solutions.
