Core Java Developer-Contract – Trading

Core Java Developer – Trading Contract Outside IR35Open BudgetQuant Capital is urgently looking for a Core Java Developer to join a well known trading firm. No experience of finance is needed, finance isn’t what this firm does, tech is.Our client is an innovative tech driven trading (Equities and ETF’s) company with a pioneering new concept for the financial markets with their big data technology platform. They have assembled a top team from across the financial markets and are looking to expand to meet high demand from clients. Their trading capital is in the order of multi millions not 3 guys in a shed.The role:This role and would suit a candidate with 7 years plus of Java Development experience. The successful candidate will be a top tier Java developer (or aspiring, half of the team don’t have a comp sic degree) with a passion for solving engineering problems and delivering business functionality. The role will involve design and implementation with real input into business offerings. The work that you will do will have a visible impact and will help define the future of the product. This opportunity is unique and will allow you to be involved in shaping the future of financial technology.The environment will be agile, fast paced and test driven. You will be encouraged to evangelise and prototype new technologies and approaches to help shape the evolving architecture.The successful candidate must be:Experienced in Core JavaSome experience of Prime brokerage work or reconciliations systems through PB’sHighly motivatedDelivery focused and accountable.Ideally experienced in server side multi-threaded Java – if you haven’t been siloed in a big firm then don’t worry.Additional exposure to the following is desired: – Tech Stack you will learnHadoop and FlinkRUST, Javascript, React, Redux, FlowLinux, JenkinsKafka, Avro, Kubernetes, PuppetInvolvement in the Java communityMy client is based London. Home work is encouraged but you will need to be able to come to the City if needed