Java Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Software Development
Java Developer, Backend Developer
Enso Recruitment is proud to be working with a global, technology-driven financial services organisation who are expanding their engineering capability within a highly critical connectivity platform.
They are now seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a specialist team building and supporting low-latency, client-facing connectivity services.
This is a hands‑on engineering role suited to someone with strong Java experience, a background in electronic trading environments, and a deep understanding of FIX-based connectivity
.
You’ll be part of a team responsible for designing, enhancing, and supporting a business‑critical connectivity platform used by external clients and internal trading systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, and enhancing client‑facing and outbound connectivity services
- Supporting and evolving FIX‑based connectivity platforms in a production environment
- Contributing to the design and improvement of automated testing frameworks
- Participating in functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
- Acting as third‑line support for complex production issues
- Working closely with product, support, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve platform stability
- Contributing to the ongoing reliability, performance, and scalability of connectivity services
- Strong commercial experience as a Java Engineer working on Linux
-based systems - Background in electronic trading environments or trading system providers
- Solid working knowledge of the FIX Protocol
- Experience building and supporting distributed systems and messaging‑based architectures
- Comfortable working with SQL
, Linux
, and backend system troubleshooting - Exposure to Python for scripting, tooling, or automation
- Confident operating in high‑availability, low‑latency environments
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Salary:
Up to £48k - Hybrid Working
- Bonus
- Pension
- Ongoing Learning and Support
To find out more about this opportunity, hit Apply or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today!✉️📞
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