Java Engineer - Data - Finance

Job title : Java Engineer - Data - Finance
Location : London
Job type : Permanent
Salary : £120000 - £130000 per annum
Sector : Buy Side
Reference : BHJOB6067_16779
Java Engineer – Data Engineer – Software Engineer - Data – Finance – Kubernetes React - Kafka

A leading Hedge Fund, based in Mayfair, are currently recruiting for a delivery-orientated Java Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This will be joining a team who are responsible for the development and delivery of their core product offering for the front-office.

You will be tasked with providing expert hands-on Java code as well as and leveraging technologies including Kubernetes/Docker, React and Python. You will also be required to work closely with front office teams to define requirements and build rapport.

This role would suit a server-side Java Developer, who has experience with streaming apps / derived data pipelines. Experience with real-time data feeds would be an advantage.
  • Excellent core Java
  • Good knowledge of relational databases (Postgres), as well as data ingestion and data pipelines
  • Expert practitioner of test-driven development, agile methodologies and clean code programming
  • Financial Services experience is desirable – fixed income/equities product knowledge is preferable
  • A track record of delivering complex technical solutions to production use
  • Experience of modern patterns for continuous delivery of software
  • Some demonstrable technical skills beyond core Java, particularly relevant are: React, Python, Kafka, Kubernetes

This is a great development opportunity to work with a leading front office team and help drive development for the business.

Cornwallis Elt is an Employment Agency & Employment Business and has been listed 3 times in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 of the UK`s fastest growing private companies, as well as in the Recruitment International Top 250, Top 50 in IT and the Recruiter Fast 50 & Hot 100 reports.