Backend Software Engineer Java - FinTech

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Java) Newcastle onsite to £120k

Do you have expertise with backend Java development within finance / trading environments?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Java Developer role at a scaling Fin Tech.

As a Backend Software Engineer you'll play a key role in a new client engagement to transform a highly complex C++ legacy trading system into a modern Java based application. You'll collaborate with Front Office trading teams as well as other highly skilled software engineers and product teams to deliver robust, secure, real-time trading systems using Java and Claude.

Location:

You'll join the team in Central Newcastle offices on a fulltime basis (Monday to Friday).

About you:

• You have strong backend, multithreaded Java development experience
• You have a strong knowledge of financial markets and have previous experience of working on trading systems
• You have a good understanding of real-time system development and latency
• You're comfortable using AI tools such as Claude
• You're collaborative and pragmatic with client facing communication skills
• You're naturally curious and have advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
• An understanding of C++ would be of benefit but it's not essential
• You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in ...