Java Software Engineer

A London-based trading company is looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role is well suited to a backend-focused engineer who enjoys building robust, scalable Java services using modern frameworks, working closely with product, trading, and engineering teams.

The Role

• Designing and developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven services
• Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver new features and system improvements
• Supporting and enhancing existing trading and risk platforms
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

Required Skills

• Strong commercial experience with Java (Java 8+)
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the wider Spring ecosystem
• Experience building mic...