Back End Developer - Python

Senior Backend Developer (Java | Financial Markets Platform)
Locatio n: London, U
KIndustr y: Investment Bankin
gWork patter n: Hybrid (2/3 days onsite
)
About the Ro
leWe are looking for a Senior Backend Develop er to join a global engineering team building a cutting-edge financial mark et trading platfo rm. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-performance, real-time syst em used for pricing, execution, and trade processin
g.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations and play a key role in delivering scalable, low-latency solutions in a fast-moving environmen
t.
Key Responsibilit
iesDesign, develop, and deliver high-quality backend solutions from concept to product
ionBuild and enhan ce real-time, event-driven applicati
onsCollaborate with architects, product owners, and global engineering te
amsBreak down complex projects, drive delivery, and mentor junior develop
ersEnsure adherence to best practices in coding, design, and performance optimizat
ionContribute to continuous improvement of development processes and technical road
map
Tech Stack & Requirem
entsCore Sk
ills7+ years of experience in backend develop
mentStrong expertise in Java (Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, RxJ
ava)Experience build ing REST APIs & reactive Web serv
icesStrong knowledge of microservices architec
ture
Cloud & D
evOpsHands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift,
HelmFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or sim
ilar)
Data & Mes
sagingExperience with SQL and distributed data stores (Cassandra, Haze
lcast)Knowledge of messaging systems su ch as Kafka or
Solace
Additional
SkillsExperience bu ilding low-latency, high-throughput
systemsStrong understanding of software design patterns and system
designExpos ure to full-stack development (React, Type Script) is
a plus
Domain Experience (Mu
st have)Financial Markets or Investment
BankingDerivatives or e-trading p
latforms
What We’re Lo
oking ForStrong problem-solver with a proactiv
e mindsetExcellent communication and collaborati
on skillsAbility to work independently and take
ownershipExperience working in agile and global team env
ironmentsPassion for building scalable and high-performanc
e systems
What
You’ll GetOpportunity to work on a mission-critical global tradin
g platformExposure to cutting-edge technologies in a high-impact e
nvironmentA collaborative, learning-driven and international te
am cultureExcellent career growth and development opp
ortunities