Java Developer

Job Title Java Developer 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 Your team The team manages the Payments Gateway application focusing on deployment maturity CI CD automation and testing uplift We enable secure reliable and scalable releases while driving best practices across applications Your role in the Team s Success The role will drive the uplift of the Payments Gateway by implementing automated regression acceptance and security testing within the CI CD pipeline It will enable the shift from fragile Gray deployments to reliable rollback-ready releases The engineer will build the system enforce coverage and integrate security checks This reduces downtime risks accelerates delivery and ensures compliance The role also strengthens team maturity by spreading knowledge and best practices creating lasting impact across the organization What you ll do Design develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java Spring and Spring Boot Build and enhance microservices-based applications ensuring performance scalability and reliability Implement message-based communication using JMS ActiveMQ AMQ and Kafka for data streaming and event-driven workflows Work with Oracle and NoSQL databases including schema design query optimization and data management Develop and integrate RESTful web services ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support deployment automation and application monitoring Participate in Agile development practices such as daily stand-ups pair programming and TDD BDD Troubleshoot issues perform root-cause analysis and ensure timely resolution of defects Contribute to code reviews and continuously improve code quality and team efficiency What you ll need for this role 4-6 years of experience in backend application development using Java Spring and Spring Boot Strong understanding of object-oriented programming design principles and RESTful API design Hands-on experience with Kafka ActiveMQ AMQ or JMS for message processing and integration Experience with Oracle and at least one NoSQL database e g MongoDB Redis Cassandra Knowledge of microservices architecture and inter-service communication Familiarity with AWS and containerization tools like Docker exposure to Nomad is a plus Good understanding of Agile development methodologies including TDD and BDD Strong debugging analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 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 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 Matched giving for your fundraising activity Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities Performance-related bonuses Insurance and medical plans Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online incl unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform Contribution to gym memberships and more Free Lunch Snacks Fruits A day off on your birthday Two days volunteering leave per year Learn more about the Perks Join us for this exciting journey Apply now Number of openings 1