2434 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong proficiency in Scala development with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and reliable code.
- Solid experience with functional programming principles and their practical application in production systems.
- Hands-on experience designing and building high-performance, distributed systems.
- Practical understanding of high-performance system patterns, including event-driven and low-latency architectures.
- Experience working within Agile delivery teams and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, data-driven trading platforms.
- Knowledge of equity derivatives, particularly equity swaps, is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and its use in complex trading or financial systems.
- Experience using Python for analytics, tooling, or supporting components alongside core trading platforms.
- Background in trading, risk, or financial markets technology is beneficial.
- Exposure to Java or other JVM-based languages is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain front-to-back equity swap trading systems using Scala with a strong emphasis on functional programming.
- Build and enhance high-throughput, low-latency platforms with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop and support core systems, including data-driven inventory and trade processing services used across equities, cash, and stock loan trading.
- Gather, analyse, and refine business and technical requirements, translating them into effective end-to-end solutions within Agile teams.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts, traders, and other business partners to understand trading needs and deliver robust, fit-for-purpose trading solutions.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance, distributed system architectures, including event-driven and low-latency patterns.
- Use Python for analytics, tooling, or supporting components where appropriate to complement the core Scala-based platforms.
- Apply functional programming principles and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to create maintainable, testable, and well-structured codebases.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery quality and team effectiveness.
Description
We are a technology-focused company located in London, UK, that excels in high-performance, low-latency engineering for trading platforms. Our team values collaboration and knowledge sharing, working closely with front-office stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions in equities trading. We employ modern functional programming practices and sophisticated system architectures to provide significant opportunities for technical growth and engagement with complex financial products. Our Agile culture promotes continuous improvement and professional development, with roles available in an office-based or hybrid environment.
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