Software Engineer (Financial Services)

Backend Java Engineer

We’re supporting a leading financial services exchange operator that is scaling their technology team. They are seeking a Backend Java Engineer to help design and optimize mission-critical trading platforms.

What you’ll do

• Develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications that power trading and market data systems
• Design, build, and maintain microservices supporting real-time transaction flow and order routing
• Collaborate with product, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, scalable solutions
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and throughput at exchange scale

What we’re looking for

• Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning
• Background in backend systems, ideally in trading, market data, or other latency-sensitive domains
• Experience with messaging systems, network protocols, and high-volume transaction processing
• Solid knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and distributed systems design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why this role

• Chance to work on cutting-edge trading infrastructure in a highly competitive market
• Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Exposure to real-time, large-scale financial systems with meaningful impact