Scala and Java Developer – Core Trading Systems Infrastructure – Tier 1 Bank, London recruitment

This is a rare chance for a talented and driven technologist to join one of the most technically stimulating environments in the Banking and Trading. You must have an exceptional track record of delivery and a top degree in a mathematical / technical discipline from a world leading institution and enjoy developing with and researching around bleeding edge technologies.

The group is designing and building the core technology that underpins the architecture and structure of the highly scalable, highly multi-thread and fault tolerant trading systems. You will be working in a flat structure alongside senior technologists who know the Banking industry and know how to build pioneering and award winning trading systems – exposure to the business is encouraged but not mandatory.

Finance is by no means required for this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the following technologies:

The head of the group is very keen to speak to candidates from Academia, Telecoms, Defence and Aerospace back grounds as long as they are exceptional technologists. Career progression is completely uncapped and as this is a Core Strategy Group, your bonus is also uncapped. People who make strong contributions throughout the year can expect a bonus to be in excess of 100% of their base salary.

Opportunities for travel are also open as this group has close links with teams across all the major financial centres in the world.

For more information please contact Guy on 0207 997 1186 or email gkilbey@astoncarter.co.uk