Senior Java Engineer in Belfast, United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description

My client, a global leader in financial technology, is hiring a Senior Java Engineer to join an established software development team based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative, high-performance applications supporting global financial markets and electronic trading platforms.

· Competitive salary · Hybrid working · Flexible working environment
· Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology
· Clear opportunities for career progression

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team developing and maintaining innovative software solutions that support global trading operations. My client provides technology-driven solutions to financial markets, helping clients access liquidity, improve price discovery and benefit from reliable, high-performance trading and data services.
As a Java Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain applications and supporting technologies used within a global trading environment. You will work closely with product teams, technical support and business stakeholders to deliver new features, client-specific enhancements and robust software solutions. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on performance, scalability, automated testing and continuous improvement.

The Person

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and web technologies.
• Knowledge of the Spring Framework .
• Good understanding of multithreading, concurrency and network programming concepts.
• Experience working with Oracle PL/SQL .
• Strong knowledge of Linux and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience developing high-quality, reusable and maintainable software.
• Understanding of automated testing, software optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience with messaging middleware, such as Solace, and event-driven or publish/subscribe architectures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within an agile development team.
• Experience within financial services or electronic trading would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and Angular would be desirable.

For further information on this job, or any other Software Development jobs in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Lara McGlinchey for a confidential chat today.

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks (such as references, criminal record checks and right-to-work checks) in line with the client or VANRATH's policy.