Senior Java Developer – Java 17, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Messaging, Hedge Fund

Job title : Senior Java Developer – Java 17, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Messaging, Hedge Fund
Location : London
Job type : Permanent
Salary : £100000 - £120000 per annum
Sector : Buy Side
Contact : Tom Lynch
Call : 020 7763 7074
Email : email Tom
Reference : BH-19008-1
Senior Java Developer – Java 17, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Messaging, Hedge Fund
 
A Senior Java Developer with in-depth knowledge of real-time data streaming is sought after by a leading Hedge Fund currently undergoing a critical technology modernisation programme. You will join a small team whose focus will be on the implementation of both modern microservice architecture and Kafka for a new trade feed system.
 
As a Senior Engineer you will help drive the design and setup of this new system, acting as an SME within the team for Kafka. You will also be involved in helping them migrate to their greenfield Docker/Kubernetes container platform, mentoring and upskilling Junior team members as well as liaising with the business.
 
To be successful you will demonstrate:
  • A strong background in Java development, preferably familiar with Java 17
  • Expert skills in real-time data processing and streaming with Kafka
  • Good understanding of microservices and Spring Boot
  • Experience of working with Docker/Kubernetes for containerisation
  • Appreciation of Agile and DevOps
  • Preferably coming from a background in Financial Services, or keen to learn the industry


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