Java Developer

Company: Morgan McKinley
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Location: Charing Cross
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Senior Java Developer (Contract) – Investment Bank – Central London

Contract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Central London (1 day per week onsite) Interview Process: 2 stages

Overview

We’re working with a leading investment bank in Central London seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a front-office aligned team. This role sits within a regulatory/compliance-focused environment, supporting systems with strong exposure to FX options.

Key Requirements

Domain Experience:

  • Strong experience with FX Options
  • Background in Regulatory Compliance
  • Front office exposure preferred (mid/back office acceptable if strong domain alignment)

Technical Skills:

  • Java (10+ years core development)
  • Experience with low-latency/high-performance systems
  • Kubernetes / OpenShift
  • Cassandra and Oracle
  • Hazelcast xwzovoh

Nice to Have:

  • Frontend experience with React and TypeScript

Additional Info

  • Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced banking environment
  • Strong business understanding is key, particularly around compliance and trading flows

Posted: May 8th, 2026