Java Software Developer - London

  • Category: Software Developer Jobs
  • Location: London, England
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 21K to 27K
  • Published on: 2025/09/16

About The Role
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Software Developer to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is seeking an experienced Java Software Developer who has experience in Trade Capture, Settlements, Risk/PnL across any asset classes. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 developers working on the new Trade Capture and PnL platform which is written in Java17 and utilises Kubernetes, Kafka and Calypso. The goal of the project is to migrate all trade capture, lifecycle and PnL functionality from the existing legacy tech stack on to the new platform.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications
Deliver a result that will require little if any developer involvement post go-live
Troubleshoot and optimise code to ensure efficiency and scalability
Provide 3rd level support as and when required
Proactively find the most pressing actions and confirm direction with the team
Collaborate with people of all experience and abilities
Share knowledge and best practice with those who need it and willingly learn from others
Participate in all design discussions and contribute to its development
Engage directly with people across the organisation, from technology infrastructure through to front office
About You
Requirements

Strong working knowledge and experience with Java
Demonstrable experience with Spring, ideally Spring Boot 3
Understanding of DB: MSSQL and Calypso
Experience with Kafka and working on a system at scale
Understanding of MicroService / Container with demonstrable experience on either on-prem or cloud-based orchestration platforms
Experience working in a financial services environment, ideally cross-asset experience and a knowledge of structuring and trade lifecycle
Knowledge of trade capture, settlements, risk/PnL across any asset classes
About Us
Why join us?

Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme
About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ****** orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.


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Company Name: FDM Group

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