Java Developer (React)

Job Description

Java Developer (React)

Location - London

On-Prem 3 Days per Week

Talan is looking for a talented Java Developer with React experience to join our team delivering cutting-edge Front Office solutions within Global Markets environments.

You will play a key role in designing and enhancing regulatory, alerting, and sales enablement platforms, directly supporting front-office users and business stakeholders across capital markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact, real-time applications in complex trading environments, collaborating with both business and technical teams to drive innovation and performance.

You will be part of a Front Office technology ecosystem supporting Global Markets activities, working on advanced sales and trading tools used by front-office teams.

The role operates within a distributed, agile delivery model, collaborating closely with:

Business stakeholders (sales & trading)

Application support teams

QA and testing teams

Distributed development teams across Europe and globally

You will contribute to the development of modern, scalable applications used in fast-paced, business-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain front-office sales tools and associated applications

Contribute across the full software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support)

Build and enhance high-performance, low-latency applications

Develop RESTful APIs and modern web interfaces (React)

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver value-driven solutions

Work alongside production support teams to ensure smooth releases and operational stability

Provide 3rd line support and assist in troubleshooting production issues

Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience (Required)

Strong experience in Java (server-side development)

Experience building web-based applications and REST APIs

Solid experience with JavaScript frameworks, particularly React

Good understanding of application performance and optimisation

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to operate effectively in agile, collaborative environments

Experience with relational databases and SQL

Exposure to investment banking or capital markets environments

Experience with multi-threaded and distributed systems

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity) and deployment tools (Ansible)

Knowledge of front office trading systems (FX, Rates, Credit, or derivatives)

Experience with monitoring and observability tools

Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach

Additional Information

#TalanUK