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Mid Level Java Developer

Summary

Builds mission-critical trading, operations, and risk systems in Java/Spring Boot on AWS for a leading crypto-fintech firm in Belfast.

Intermediate Java Developer

At a Glance

  • Three roles available ... this is not a role to compare with others at a similar level locally
  • Java, Spring Boot, AWS ... mission-critical trading, operations, and risk infrastructure
  • Hybrid working from Belfast
  • Competitive package and benefits
  • Asia's leading digital asset firm, operating at the intersection of institutional finance and crypto since 2017

About the Company

Our client is Asia's leading digital asset firm, operating at the intersection of institutional finance and crypto markets. Since 2017 they have navigated three full market cycles and built a reputation as the most trusted partner in the space, offering everything from spot execution and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke structured products. Technology is central to what they do. The Belfast engineering team works on the systems that power their trading, operations, and risk infrastructure ... a small, senior team with a flat structure, high-trust culture, and a genuine focus on long-term career development.

The Role

This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who wants to work on genuinely complex, mission-critical software. You will develop tools, reports, and data feeds for trading, operations, and risk teams, collaborating directly with Heads of Business and front-office stakeholders. You will take real ownership of what you build and your voice will carry weight here. This is not a large team where good work disappears quietly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop tools, reports, and data feeds to meet the needs of trading, operations, and risk teams
  • Own software quality end-to-end, from design through to production
  • Collaborate closely with Heads of Business and front-office teams to implement and maintain critical systems
  • Contribute to company-wide technology initiatives as business and operational goals evolve

What You'll Need

Essential

  • 1+ years of experience in a technical engineering role
  • Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in a relevant field from a strong university
  • Solid Computer Science fundamentals ... you understand what is happening under the hood
  • Hands-on Java experience, ideally including Spring Boot
  • Experience working in cloud environments, AWS preferred
  • Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

  • Background in fintech, trading systems, or high-stakes production environments
  • AWS certification

Why Apply

  • Work on genuinely complex, mission-critical systems at one of the world's most respected digital asset firms
  • Small, senior team where your work has real visibility and your voice carries weight
  • High autonomy ... substance over process, with direct access to leadership
  • Hybrid working from Belfast with flexible arrangements available
  • Competitive package with genuine investment in your long-term development and progression
  • If you work in capital markets or fintech and are considering a move this year ... this is worth a conversation

Next Steps

Connect with Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIn or reach out at .

Skills:
Java AWS FinTech


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