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Senior Full Stack Developer - Java + React + AWSJob Description
So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.
We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.
About the Team!
We are a dynamic cross-functional software development team dedicated to creating seamless onboarding and payment experiences for our APAC clients. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation, allowing us to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
We value diverse perspectives and encourage open communication, ensuring that every team member contributes to our success. If you’re passionate about building user-friendly applications and enhancing client experiences, we’d love to have you on board to help shape the future of our services.
What you’ll do:
- Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture for high-volume trading applications
- Build reliable messaging infrastructure using Kafka, JMS, and AMQ for real-time transaction processing
- Own complex technical initiatives from design through production deployment, removing impediments and ensuring quality delivery
- Architect RESTful APIs and event-driven systems integrating with payment processors, market data providers, and regulatory systems
- Mentor junior developers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance
- Drive automation and CI/CD practices using AWS services and containerization technologies
- Ensure data integrity across Oracle and NoSQL databases, optimizing for performance at scale
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate development workflows and improve code quality
What you’ll need for this role:
- 8+ years Java development with strong Spring Framework and Spring Boot expertise
- Production experience building microservices architectures with RESTful APIs
- Deep knowledge of messaging systems: Kafka, JMS, ActiveMQ/AMQ
- Proficiency with Oracle databases and NoSQL solutions (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
- AWS cloud services experience (Lambda, ECS, EventBridge, SQS)
- Containerization using Docker and orchestration platforms
- React.js and JavaScript for full-stack contributions
- Experience with Agile methodologies including TDD, BDD, and pair programming
Good to have:
- Financial services or trading platform background
- Experience integrating AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) into development workflows
- Multi-region, multi-currency application experience
How we work:
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks:
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks here!
Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!
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What We Do
We’ve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Today, we’re a global fintech company incorporating the IG, tasty, IG Prime, Spectrum and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 18 countries across five continents – Europe, North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
We’re an organisation of positive problem-solvers, united and inspired by our purpose, which is to power the pursuit of financial freedom for the ambitious. Our award-winning products and platforms empower go-getters the world over to unlock opportunities around the clock, giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets.
Today, more than 400,000 clients call IG Group home.
IG Group Holdings plc is an established member of the FTSE 250 and holds a long-term investment grade credit rating of BBB- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings
