Java Developer

Java Developer - Reputable Financial Firm

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Duration: 6-month contract

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Rate: £500 - £650 per day/PAYE

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Location: Hybrid in London

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Cititec Talent is partnering with a reputable financial institution to find a highly skilled Core Java Developer. This is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge trading solutions in a fast-paced financial environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and enhance trading engines and strategies using Core Java.
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• Collaborate with trading, quant, and IT teams to optimise platform performance.
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• Design and implement new and existing trading algorithms, improve execution efficiency, and analyse trading signals.
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• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
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• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance, and low-latency trading systems using the latest Java technologies.
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Required Skills:

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• Core Java (Java 21+) expertise in a UNIX/Linux environment.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design robust technical solutions.
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• Experience with Git/Stash, Jenkins, and unit testing frameworks like JUnit.
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• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
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• Good understanding of Linux fundamentals.
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