Java Developer Fintech

Java Developer (Mid/Senior) – Trading Systems

You will:

• Develop backend systems for a client's trading desk, with growing focus on UI components alongside backend work


• Build event-driven services using Kafka (basic production/consumption; no Kafka Streams required)


• Work with a Kubernetes-based infrastructure using Argo CD (GitOps) and GitLab CI/CD for the SDLC


• Contribute to monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana and the Elastic Stack


• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, and openness to tools like Devin or Claude)


• Collaborate closely with distributed teams based in London, India and the US

You bring:

• Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent background


• Minimum 3 years of commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot


• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes


• Experience with SDLC tools such as GitLab


• Basic experience with Kafka (producing/consuming messages)


• Strong communication and teamwork skills, comfortable in an international, distributed environment


• Experience in the financial services sector is a strong plus