Java Developer (6 month contract)

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a fast-moving delivery team building a new regulatory reporting platform for a global financial services firm.This is a key build focused on MiFID II transaction reporting, trade transparency, and instrument data — replacing a legacy system with a cloud-native microservices architecture (Java 17, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD).You’d be working closely with BAs, compliance SMEs, and QAs to deliver genuinely business-critical features.Key highlightsGreenfield build – no legacy codebaseCloud-native tech stack (Java, Spring Boot, AWS, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)Regulatory focus (MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, etc.)ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable, cloud-native backend components using Java and Spring BootCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features supporting transaction reporting, pre/post-trade transparency, and venue/instrument data flowsTranslate regulatory requirements into robust, auditable technical solutionsParticipate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to design, development, testing, and documentationWrite unit, integration, and functional tests; support automated test pipelinesDeploy services in AWS and contribute to CI/CD pipeline developmentRequirements5+ years of Java development experience, with strong proficiency in Spring BootSolid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API designExperience deploying to and developing in AWS or other public cloud environmentsFamiliarity with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Jenkins)Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholdersPrevious experience in capital markets, especially transaction reporting, is highly desirableNice to haveKnowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, or other regulatory reporting regimesExperience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, TypeScript, BDD)Exposure to MarkLogic or similar document databasesWe offerPrivate Healthcare PackagePensionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity policyGroup Life Protection BenefitGive as You EarnCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Referral Bonus SchemeDiversity NetworksAccess to a range of skills and certifications #J-18808-Ljbffr