Salary: £42,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in Java for junior roles, or 6+ years of experience for senior roles
- Experience with Agile/XP methodologies including TDD, BDD, and pair programming
- Good design and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a public cloud environment with AWS, GCP, or Azure
- No previous finance experience is required
Responsibilities:
- Join our Agile squad and help drive best practices such as TDD, BDD, and pair programming
- Work on our greenfield multi-asset trading platform
- Build with the latest version of Java, Kafka, and Kubernetes
- Be cross-trained in Scala and Kotlin
- Be cross-trained in open source technologies such as Helm, Grafana, and GraphQL
Technologies:
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud
- GCP
- Grafana
- Helm
- Java
- Kafka
- Kotlin
- Kubernetes
- Scala
- TDD
- XP
- GraphQL
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We are one of the worlds leading fintech firms, expanding our London headcount and investing heavily in a new greenfield multi-asset trading platform. We offer exposure to cutting-edge open source technology, a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, holidays, healthcare, and pensions. We are a tech-driven team working in AWS, with opportunities to learn modern technologies and grow within our software engineering group.
last updated 36 week of 2026
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Agile Software Engineer – Java – Greenfield in London employer: Stanford Black
As a leading research and quant trading firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that champions innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in cutting-edge technology and methodologies, ensuring that our software engineers are at the forefront of industry advancements. Located in the heart of the city, we offer market-leading compensation, competitive bonuses, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
