Java Developer (London, Hybrid)
Location: London UK
Working Mode: 3 days on site in City of London
IR35 Categorisation: Inside
Rate: £600 per day
We're looking for a Java Developer to join our client (Investment Banking) in a hybrid working model (London, 3 days per week). You will be supporting the design and delivery of next-generation business applications. This role involves building scalable, cloud-based solutions, integrating with third-party platforms and ensuring operational reliability while meeting strict compliance and performance standards, in a highly regulated financial environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Design, implement, and maintain modern, cloud-enabled applications to support middle office processing
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations for enhancements of existing applications and evaluation of new initiatives
- Develop clean, secure, and efficient code in Java and Python and work with scripting tools such as PowerShell or Bash
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and participate in application architecture discussions
- Ensure compliance with internal SDLC standards related to code management, code inspection, and security best practices
- Utilize tools such as GitLab and Terraform for CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code
- Support critical enterprise risk mandates, ensuring production systems meet operational stability and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate within agile teams to deliver fully integrated features from planning through deployment
- Ensure production readiness by implementing operational controls and monitoring frameworks
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Software Engineer, developing complex cloud-based solutions in the financial services sector
- Strong skills in Java backend development
- Familiarity with ETD clearing platforms, particularly FIS CD Trade Clearing, and workflow integrations
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture standards, compliance, and production stability requirements
- Strong experience with Spring / Spring Boot
- Strong experience in a TDD (Test-driven development) environment
Nice to Have Skills
- Good scripting experience with Powershell / Bash
- Knowledge of market gateways and clearing connectivity (exchange-facing flows)
- Understanding of performance tuning and application resilience for high-volume middle office systems
- Familiarity with container orchestration and microservices-based architectures
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
