Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer

I'm working with a leading global financial technology firm looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its engineering team, building high-performance trading applications used by financial professionals worldwide.

This is a backend-leaning full stack role, with a strong emphasis on Java development, backend services and API design, alongside React-based frontend development. You'll work on real-time applications where scalability, performance and reliability are critical.

The Role

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java.
• Build and enhance real-time trading applications and financial technology platforms.
• Develop frontend functionality using React, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Design and integrate REST APIs and WebSocket-based services.
• Work with databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL or KDB.
• Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative teams and engineers to deliver business-critical solutions.
• Contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards and system performance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial experience in backend software engineering with Java.
• Experience building scalable services, APIs and distributed applications.
• Frontend development experience with React, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Understanding of REST APIs, WebSockets and database design.
• Strong object-oriented design and problem-solving skills.
• Python experience is beneficial.
• Previous experience within financial services, trading technology or capital markets is highly desirable.

An excellent opportunity for a backend-focused Java Engineer who enjoys working across the stack and wants to build sophisticated, real-time applications within a global financial technology environment.