Interim Software Engineer - Java £800

Rate: £700-800 per day (PAYE)

Client: Major Financial Services organisation

Location: London (hybrid)

Duration: 6 months (strong scope to extend)

We're looking for a Java Software Engineer to join a high-performing front-office technology team, building the next generation of sales platforms for global financial markets.

You'll develop modern, scalable applications used directly by revenue-generating teams, working across UI, backend services and data-driven capabilities.

This is an opportunity to solve complex, engineering problems in a fast-paced environment, while gaining deep exposure to Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) markets. As the platform evolves, you'll also have opportunities to contribute to AI-enabled features where they add real business value.

The Role:

• Design and build scalable, high-performance software using modern engineering practices.
• Develop distributed backend services in Java.
• Build intuitive, responsive front ends using React and TypeScript.
• Deliver data-driven features that improve user workflows and client engagement.
• Help evolve a strategic front-office platform through clean architecture and thoughtful engineering.
• Collaborate closely with product, business and engineering teams to turn ideas into production-ready solutions.

Requirements:

• Strong software engineering experience delivering complex applications in agile environments.
• Excellent knowledge of Java Development.
• Experience within Financial Services environments.
• A solid foundation in object-oriented and/or functional programming.
• Experience with engineering best practices including TDD, continuous integration, automated testing and collaborative development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability and operating production systems.
• An understanding of front-office technology, capital markets or Fixed Income & Currencies (FX, Rates, Credit or Emerging Markets) is advantageous

This is an urgent requirement - please apply asap / reach out to claire.shipman@1st-executive.com