Java/Scala Developer

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java / Scala Developer to work for our client within the Investment Banking / Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.Our client is undertaking a large-scale renovation of their Prime Brokerage and Securities Finance Technology estate, building a new consolidated platform for trade capture and post-trade processing across multiple Securities Finance transaction types. This is a high-impact delivery role within a critical programme replacing legacy systems, where the successful candidate will be expected to contribute quickly and operate with minimal hand-holding.Responsibilities: Contribute to the design and build of a new consolidated Trade Capture and Post-Trade Processing platform for Securities Finance transactions (Repo, Securities Lending, Buy/Sell Backs).Develop and enhance backend services using Java and Scala, contributing to both greenfield build and migration from legacy systems.Participate in architecture and system design discussions, including breaking down problems and justifying technical design decisions.Build and maintain mission-critical applications and GUIs used by front-office, trading, and middle-office users.Work collaboratively within an Agile development squad, delivering high-quality, well-tested code in a fast-paced environment.Review and validate AI-assisted ..... full job details .....