Description
We are seeking multiple experienced Contract Core Server-Side Java Developer to a prestigious Tier 1 investment bank, supporting their high-performing Equity Swaps business. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic global front-office team, responsible for developing cutting-edge software for one of the world's leading providers of Equity Swap products. In this role, you'll work on the real-time calculation engine and its critical components—the very core of the product suite—driving innovation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. If you’re passionate about building robust, scalable solutions and thrive in a challenging, high-stakes setting, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.
Primary Responsibilities:
- The developer will work within an agile squad developing within a system comprising of numerous Java services that interact via messaging to produce the product outputs in real time.
- Technologies and techniques such as highly multi-threaded Java, Sharded Mongo DB and caching are used in the stack to provide the scale and performance that the product requires.
- A candidate is likely to gain exposure to both new and complex technologies as well as in-depth business knowledge.
- The candidate should possess good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills, a logical approach to problem solving.
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment liaising with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements.
- Be able to prioritize work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- The candidate should be a problem solver and bring positivity and enthusiasm while offering potential solutions for architectural considerations.
- We are looking for someone who can help own problems and demonstrate leadership and responsibility for delivering new features.
As part of the development cycle:
- You would be expected to write quality unit tests,
- Supply documentation if relevant for new feature build outs,
- Be involved in the test cycle including proposing how an item can be automatically tested (and potentially deployed) within our pipeline.
Although the role is predominantly Java:
- We require someone who is flexible with their development environment; some days you might be writing Java while other days you might need to tune stored procedures or tweak scripts.
You would also be expected:
- To get involved in Level 3 production support rota shared between our developers globally.
- Although we have a dedicated release team, you may need occasional help with weekend deployment activities.
The role is ideal for someone looking for strong career development path with many opportunities to grow learn develop. It requires someone who is flexible able respond dynamic business environment.
The candidate must be adaptable working across multiple technologies disciplines focusing on delivering quality solutions timely fashion.
Skills Required:
Core server side Java including Data Structures and Concurrency
Spring
Junit
Linux
Relational Databases (Sybase or DB2 preferable) with ability write SQL queries
Understanding message-based architectures
Good Problem solving analytical skills
Full SDLC experience understanding
Excellent oral written communication skills
An interest learn business supported applications
Knowledge desire use agile software development practices
Skills Desired:
JMS
MQ
Kafka
MongoDB
Knowledge range common Open Source libraries used Java development
Database performance tuning (relational document)
Python / Shell scripting
Financial domain knowledge (eg Equities)
Location: Glasgow
Hybrid: 3 days onsite/ 2 days remote
Rate: £500 - £600
Duration: Initially 12 months / multi-year project
Multiple roles available
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