Senior Java Developer (6 month contract)

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a fast-moving delivery team building a new regulatory reporting platform for a global financial services firm.

This is a key build focused on MiFID II transaction reporting, trade transparency, and instrument data — replacing a legacy system with a cloud-native microservices architecture (Java 17, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD).

You’d be working closely with BAs, compliance SMEs, and QAs to deliver genuinely business-critical features.

Key highlights

• Greenfield build – no legacy codebase
• Cloud-native tech stack (Java, Spring Boot, AWS, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Regulatory focus (MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native backend components using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features supporting transaction reporting, pre/post-trade transparency, and venue/instrument data flows
• Translate regulatory requirements into robust, auditable technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to design, development, testing, and documentation
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests; support automated test pipelines
• Deploy services in AWS and contribute to CI/CD pipeline development

Requirements

• 5+ years of Java development experience, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience deploying to and developing in AWS or other public cloud environments
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Jenkins)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience in capital markets, especially transaction reporting, is highly desirable

Nice to have

• Knowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, or other regulatory reporting regimes
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, TypeScript, BDD)
• Exposure to MarkLogic or similar document databases

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications