Java Software Engineer

Hawksman Technology is working with a leading global investment bank to find a consultant Java Developer to join the Securities Finance team within its Equity Technology division in London. Key Responsibilities

• Develop the core in-house platforms
• Build distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring frameworks and container technologies
• Integrate with messaging systems and caching solutions for real-time processing
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services
• Own specific projects or issues from start to finish
• Work with colleagues and management to ensure appropriate prioritisation
• Unit test, assist with user testing, and work closely with the release management team Required Experience
• Deep expertise developing Java-based enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring frameworks and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong SQL knowledge, preferably MS SQL Server and/or MySQL
• Experience with Redis caching and messaging systems such as Kafka, MQ, SQS and SNS
• Proficiency in using GitHub Copilot or Claude to improve productivity and code quality Desirable
• Understanding of Securities Lending, ideally with prior experience in this or a related area such as Equity Swaps
• Experience with one or more of the following: Global One, EquiLend, Pirum, RabbitMQ, Bitbucket (Git), Bamboo, C#