Senior Java Developer (6 month contract)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer for a 6-month contract to join our team in the UK, focusing on building a new regulatory reporting platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native backend components using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features supporting transaction reporting, pre/post-trade transparency, and venue/instrument data flows
• Translate regulatory requirements into robust, auditable technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to design, development, testing, and documentation
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests; support automated test pipelines
• Deploy services in AWS and contribute to CI/CD pipeline development

Requirements

• 5+ years of Java development experience, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience deploying to and developing in AWS or other public cloud environments
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Jenkins)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience in capital markets, especially transaction reporting, is highly desirable

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, or other regulatory reporting regimes
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, TypeScript, BDD)
• Exposure to MarkLogic or similar document databases

We Offer

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications

About the Company

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