Java 17 Developer (Investment Banking, Kafka)

<p></p><strong>Java Developer - Investment Banking (Contract)</strong><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid)<strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6 Months<strong>Day Rate:</strong> Competitive (Inside/Outside IR35 dependent on engagement)<strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><strong>Overview</strong><p>We are partnering with a leading investment bank looking to onboard an experienced <strong>Java Developer</strong> to join a front office trading technology team on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on building and enhancing trade processing systems within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.</p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Develop and enhance high-performance <strong>trade processing systems</strong></li><li>Work closely with Front Office, Trading, and Quant teams to deliver robust technical solutions</li><li>Design and build scalable, event-driven architectures using <strong>Kafka</strong></li><li>Contribute to the development and optimisation of <strong>Trade Runner</strong> frameworks</li><li>Build containerised microservices deployed via <strong>Kubernetes</strong></li><li>Ensure system reliability and performance in a <strong>Linux-based environment</strong></li><li>Collaborate within Agile teams, contributing to design, code reviews, and best practices</li></ul><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Java (Java 17 preferred)</strong></li><li>Proven background in <strong>investment banking or capital markets</strong></li><li>Solid experience with <strong>trade processing systems</strong></li><li>Exposure to or direct experience with <strong>Trade Runner</strong> platforms</li><li>Strong knowledge of:<ul><li><strong>Apache Kafka</strong> (event-driven architecture)</li><li><strong>Kubernetes</strong> (container orchestration)</li><li><strong>Linux/Unix environments</strong></li></ul></li><li>Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a front office environment</li></ul><strong>Desirable Skills</strong><ul><li>Experience working directly with Front Office trading desks</li><li>Knowledge of asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)</li></ul><strong>Why Apply?</strong><ul><li>Work on critical, high-impact trading systems</li><li>Exposure to front office technology and business stakeholders</li><li>Collaborative, fast-paced environment within a top-tier investment bank</li><li>Competitive contract rates</li></ul><p></p><p>Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aP%2fblHlMLSvYpC3VFhdtA8su2Bjoj9rwr" width="0" height="0" />