**Java Developer** (Contract)
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: Hybrid/London
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates
About the Role
The developer will be responsible for the design and implementation of new functionalities and maintenance fixes for an Equities position keeping system as well as offering support for more in-depth enquiries into the system's behaviour.
The system and team are global with instances in APAC, EMEA, AMRS. We have a dedicated first line support team with most enquiries around each region's Trading hours. The team also comprises of the Application owner to help with requirements and business discussions.
There will be opportunities for the team member to work on fixes to maintain and improve the efficiency of the platform, as well as expanding the functionality and scalability of the platform to meet new requirements.
Testing changes and investigating differences is an important part of our release process, but the team work together to help resolve and share their experience of known problems.
Role Requirements:
- Implement various functionalities in a distributed, high volume, low-latency, multi-threaded event processing platform using core Java technologies in a Linux environment and Agile setting
- Be involved with all aspects of the development lifecycle: requirements discussions, development, testing, release and support queries
- A requirement for the person to be enthusiastic and independent to resolve issues but will also have local support
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in core Java development
- Good understanding of object-oriented design and development principles
- Working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with concurrent low latency I/O
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or similar required
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and integrity
- Able to take responsibility for investigating and resolving queries, but aware of when to ask for help
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-faceted role (development, testing, support analysis, release co-ordination)
- Experience developing in Linux, multi-threaded, large scale, fault tolerance systems
- basic SQL queries
- Agile framework: JIRAs and Confluence
- Azul Zing, FIX Trading Protocol
- Messaging services such as TIBCO RV / EMS, JMS, AMPS, Apache Kafka
- Front-end tools such as Java AWT, Google webtool kit
Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.
We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.
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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.