Senior Full Stack Engineer
Remote
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
05-02-2025
Job Specifications
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Java + React) – FinTech Scale-Up
Compensation: Up to £250,000 Total Compensation (Base + Bonus)
My client is one of the fastest growing scale-ups to launch in New York in the last 15 years and has just had over $200 million in funding from several leading financial institutions like BlackRock to embark on “Phase 2” of their movement.
They offer a unique fixed-income trading application that utilises an all-encompassing machine-learning-based platform for negotiating, receiving, and executing trades entirely electronically! The platform has generated over $20 billion in trading volumes consecutively over the last 5 months, so extremely lucrative.
Role:
They’re looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer (Java + React) to join one of the firm's most prestigious engineering teams. You will be responsible for architecting and building a next-generation trading platform to allow the firm to expand its trading capabilities, whilst providing internal and external users the ability to trade and apply bespoke solutions across the platform.
You need to have the ability to build highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems using BOTH Java and React, but ultimately, we are looking for an individual who has ideas; someone who can look at a problem and come up with a soliton that will change the firms technology landscape for years to come.
If you feel like your skills match up to who they’re looking for, then please apply here!
Required Skills:
Experience building sophisticated Full Stack solutions and complex systems.
Solid exposure to working within cloud computing environments.
Proficient as a Full Stack Engineer (Java & React).
Well-versed using Kafka for streaming and event processing architecture.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits:
Hybrid Working Environment
Competitive compensation and benefits of up to £250,000.
Take ownership and see how your work impacts the business.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Cutting-edge technology stack and exciting challenges.
Please contact daniel.mclagan@stanfordblack.com for more information.
If this role isn't right for you, but you know of someone who might be interested, we have a market-leading referral scheme in place to thank anyone who refers a friend who is successfully placed! T&Cs apply.
About the Company
Stanford Black is one of London's leading technology and trading recruitment firms; with all of the experience, resources and contacts you need to take full advantage of today's fast moving business environments. Stanford Black connects leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, scientific research houses, big data analytics firms and ambitious tech start-ups with the highest calibre professionals at every level. We source only the best candidates from an array of backgrounds and institutions and a... Know more
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