Java Developer

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Developer to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is seeking a Java Developer with at least 4 years of hands-on coding experience. You will be part of a global team and responsible for requirement gathering, designing, and implementing solutions and enhancements. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Requirement gathering, designing, and implementing solutions and enhancements
• Actively developing, improving, and maintaining software and deployments
• Solving business problems via technology in a fast-changing environment
• Delivering results in a time critical market without compromising on quality or performance
• Working across entire software development lifecycle – requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, supporting in production and handover to operate teams
• Demonstrating best practice throughout the software development lifecycle: testing, code review, accurate status reporting, focus on application resilience and “operability”
• Working directly with key stakeholders to implement technical deliverables and deliver the next generation statements and risk management platforms, working in an innovative forward-thinking team at the forefront of technological advancements

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Software Development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Java
• Experience working on large-scale distributed, event-driven systems
• Very good understanding of multithreading in the context of Java
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex test scenarios
• Good roblem solving skills and ability to work independently
• Strong proficiency in software design and architecture
• Expertise in performance optimization and scalability
• Comfortable with database concepts (design and querying)
• Experience in Unix, Spring, Gradle and continuous integration/deployment (DevOps)

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.