Junior Java Developer - Trading
Junior backend-focused Java developer at a London commodities trading firm specialising in silver and gold, working on trading systems, marketplace, website, payments and automated trading bots. Stack includes Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React and AWS; hybrid role based in the West London office.
- Compensation
- £40K–£50K / yr
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree educated with a 2.1 or above in Computer Science (or similar STEM discipline) from a top tier university, backed by A's/B's at A-level
- Commercial Java development experience
- Familiar with Agile processes and TDD
- Thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals: OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms
- Collaborative with good communication skills
Nice to have
- Previous exposure to Scala, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker or Linux (willingness to learn is essential)
Full description
London, Greater London | £40k - £50k per year
Junior Java Developer / Software Engineer London / WFH to £50k
Are you a bright ambitious Junior Java Developer looking to progress your career?
You could be joining a hugely successful and growing commodities trading firm that specialise in trading silver and gold.
As a Junior Java Developer you'll join a small team with a focus on backend Java development, but also with exposure across the full tech stack. You'll work on a range of projects across the business including trading systems, market place, website, payments and automated trading bots.
The technology stack includes Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React and AWS amongst others; you\'ll be encouraged to expand your skillset using the latest technologies and choosing the best tool for the job in a friendly Agile team environment.
WFH Policy:
You'll join the team in the West London office with flexibility to work from home twice a week.
About you:
- You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above gained in Computer Science (or similar STEM discipline) from a top tier university (e.g. Russel Group, Oxbridge) backed by A\'s / B\'s at A-level
- You have commercial Java development experience
- You're familiar with Agile processes and TDD
- You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms
- Other tech in the stack includes Scala, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, and AWS, Kubernetes, Docker and Linux, so previous exposure to any of these would be beneficial but not essential - a willingness to learn is!
- You're collaborative with good communication skills
What's in it for you:
As a Java Developer / Software Engineer you will earn:
Salary to £50k
Bonus
Hybrid working (x3 days in London per week)
Learning and career development opportunities