JAVA/SCALA SOFTWARE ENGINEER – GLASGOW

First Derivative is a people first company. We are powered by our ever-growing teams of specialist problem solvers and process evolvers. Our extensive capabilities offer agile solutions and exciting career opportunities – whether you are in the early stages of your career, looking for new direction, or wanting to continue in the position of leadership.
Joining the world’s largest Capital Markets dedicated consultancy, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of mission-critical projects, tech stacks, clients and a company that prides itself on career development, variety and flexibility.
We have opportunities for Mid-Senior Software Engineers who will work shoulder to shoulder with Tier 1 investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to name a few.

WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU NEED?

• Strong experience in Scala and Java programming
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase or DB2
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including automated testing, tooling, and DevOps concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, dependable, and a collaborative team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly valued, particularly in areas related to trading, risk management, or back-office operations.

• Develop and enhance scalable, high-performance systems for financial services and trading applications.
• Design and implement robust data processing and storage solutions to support business-critical operations.
• Build and optimize intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for various stakeholders, including traders and operational teams.
• Work in an Agile environment, applying best practices in software development, automated testing, and DevOps.
• Integrate new functionalities with existing platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability within a complex ecosystem.