Senior Java Software Engineer

Java Software Developer – Front Office London

A leading investment bank is looking for a Java Software Developer to join its cross-asset pricing and risk team in London. This is a permanent Front Office role offering deep technical challenges, regular contact with the desk, and a clear growth path into product ownership or team leadership.

The Role

Develop and enhance a global pricing and risk platform across fixed income products

Collaborate directly with traders, salespeople, and quantitative analysts

Focus on performance, scalability, and clean architecture

Contribute to the re-architecture of pricing for speed and efficiency (e.g., pre-calculated sensitivities)

Tech Environment

Core Java (Java 17+), multithreaded – essential

Python – highly desirable

React – small part of the stack, nice to have

Messaging tech: Solace (Ideal), Aeron, or Kafka etc.

Candidate Profile

8+ years of experience in Java development

Strong Front Office exposure – must have

Pricing or risk platform experience is a plus

Confident communicator with the ability (and experience) to work closely with the desk and quants

Why Apply?

Hybrid working: 2–3 days from home

Emphasis on work-life balance despite being a Front Office role

Excellent bonus potential

Opportunity to broaden into pricing and risk, or move toward product ownership

Interview Process

Technical Screening interview (Virtual)

Team technical deep-dive (on-site)

Final round with director