Rapid Application Developer - JAVA

Rapid Application Developer - JAVA

London | Permanent Contract | Hybrid

A tactical application development role focused on rapid delivery and immediate business impact directly on the trading desk. You will be part of an elite team where technical agility and a proactive approach are the keys to success.

• Rapid Development: Use rapid application development techniques for quick turn‑around of high‑profile projects sitting directly on the trading floor.
• Trading Frameworks: Build and enhance trading framework software and algorithmic tools through close interaction with traders and quants.
• Trader‑Facing Interaction: Work in a heavily trader‑facing capacity to translate business needs into technical solutions quickly.
• Front Office Support: Provide L2/L3 support for the platform and algorithmic tools to ensure seamless trading operation.
• Performance Tracking: Report and track performance indicators for front‑office traders, covering electronic and algorithmic trading, back‑testing, and data management systems.
• Data Management: Monitor fetching processes and data health while contributing to the design and implementation of data stores and APIs.

• Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript, which serve as the primary technical stack for this role.
• Systems: Comfort working within a Windows infrastructure.
• Scripting: Ability to write scripts in Python or other languages for additional automation is highly welcome.
• Academic Foundation: Experience with school or university projects in Java.
• Emerging Tech: While not mandatory, exposure to languages like Rust or Go is a potential advantage for future projects.
• Experience: 0–3 years of experience; we are keen to speak with talented graduates who are just out of school.
• Mindset: A strong problem‑solving mindset and a proactive, motivated  can-do  attitude.
• Finance Exposure: Basic understanding of financial markets focused on Equities and Derivatives.

Visa Sponsorship:
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.