At a Glance
- Tasks: Build innovative software from scratch and own the entire development lifecycle.
- Company: Leading investment management firm managing over £2 trillion in assets.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Collaborative office environment with significant career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working closely with users and shaping solutions.
- Qualifications: Strong Java skills, AWS familiarity, and a passion for AI.
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 in London employer: Saragossa
As a Back-end Java Developer at our investment management firm, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With a focus on greenfield projects, you will have the unique opportunity to design and build solutions from scratch, directly impacting the management of over £2 trillion in assets. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI and AWS, ensuring that your contributions are not only valued but also pivotal to the firm's strategic direction.
