Senior Java Full Stack Developer (FICC) (Contract)

Start Date: August 2026
Duration: 3-6 Months (likely extensions)
Day Rate: £650 (Negotiable)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite minimum)

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java-based applications within a Front Office and Trading environment.
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• Contribute across multiple workstreams, delivering scalable and resilient solutions for Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) business areas.
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• Build and enhance full stack applications using modern Java technologies and frontend frameworks.
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• Work closely with traders, quants, business analysts, and product owners to deliver business-critical functionality.
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• Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
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• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution planning.
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• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
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• Support CI/CD pipelines and promote engineering best practices across development teams.
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• Collaborate with distributed teams in an agile delivery environment.
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Key Skills & Experience

Java Full Stack Development

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• Extensive commercial experience as a Senior Java Full Stack Developer.
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• Strong backend development experience with Java (Java 11+ preferred).
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• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and Microservices Architecture.
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• Experience working with SQL databases and data-intensive applications.
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• Familiarity with cloud technologies, containerisation, and CI/CD tooling.
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• Proven experience working within Investment Banking or Capital Markets environments.
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• Strong understanding of FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities) products and trading workflows.
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• Experience delivering technology solutions supporting trading, risk, pricing, market data, or post-trade functions.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with Front Office stakeholders and business users.
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Soft Skills

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• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
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• Ability to work independently while contributing to multiple concurrent workstreams.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• Comfortable operating within fast-paced trading and investment banking environments.
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• Strong focus on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
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