Vertus Partners

Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Banking Based in Glasgow 2-3 days a week in the office We're partnered with a leading Bank that's looking to hire a Java Full Stack Developer on a critical system for the bank's trading operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to either expand or gain new experience in Financial Services as no previous finance domain knowledge is required. What you'll do: * Greenfield project: Designing and building from scratch - opportunity to shape the solution from the ground up * Making key architectural and deployment decisions * Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as designers, product managers, engineers and other business divisions * Help foster a collaborative environment with peers Requirements: * Experience with Java and Spring Boot * Could also have experience with either React/Angular * Ideally have experience with Multithreading * Some expose to MongoDB would be beneficial This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Bank at the start of an exciting greenfield project!

React Developer - Fixed Income eTrading We are seeking experienced React Developers to join the Fixed Income eTrading technology team at a global investment bank. This position is part of a high-profile, multi-year transformation initiative aimed at modernising and scaling a next-generation electronic trading platform for Fixed Income products. The role is to help build cutting edge Front End systems for Fixed Income eTrading, including Rates, Credit, and Bonds. You'll work closely with world-class technologists and domain experts to deliver scalable, high-performance UIs that support Real Time trading and analytics. Key Responsibilities Design and develop responsive, low-latency Front End trading systems using React. Build dashboards and visualisation tools for Fixed Income market data and trade execution. Collaborate with traders, quants, and Back End engineers to deliver seamless UI experiences. Contribute to architectural decisions and Front End performance tuning. Required Skills & Experience Expertise in React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+) Proven experience delivering Front End applications in electronic trading environments Strong understanding of performance optimisation and low-latency UI design Experience with Real Time data technologies (WebSockets, FIX, etc.) Familiarity with containerized Front End platforms such as OpenFin is a plus Prior exposure to Fixed Income products (Rates, Credit, Bonds) or other capital markets Experience in data visualisation, charting and grid tools like AG Grid, Highcharts etc Ability to thrive in fast-paced, Front Office environments with direct business interaction Passionate about technology, innovation, and solving complex engineering problems Please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this role

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join the Credit & Rates Trading team at a leading investment bank. This role will be central to the re-engineering of several Legacy trading applications, contributing to the design and delivery of modern, Real Time trading systems. Key Requirements Candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise in Real Time systems design and development, with advanced proficiency in React/TypeScript and solid Java skills. Experience & Skills Proven full stack development experience (React 70%/Java 30%) Advanced React and TypeScript skills, with experience in UI re-writes Strong Java expertise Solid understanding of: Backend integrations, Messaging frameworks, REST APIs & WebSockets, Working with Back End services in Java System design and architecture experience Experience building Real Time, data-intensive trading applications Previous exposure to investment banking environments and client-facing roles If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV, clearly highlighting your relevant experience in relation to the requirements above.

Join a forward-thinking technology team transforming the future of financial services. We're looking for an experienced eFX Software Engineer to build secure, high-performance trading systems in a collaborative, inclusive, and agile environment. What you'll do: Design and develop low-latency, fault-tolerant trading architectures Lead complex software initiatives using modern Java patterns (low-GC, lock-free) Collaborate across teams to deliver robust trading platforms and services Influence architectural decisions and shape product roadmaps Drive Agile development and uphold best practices in test-driven development What you'll bring: Strong expertise in Java, Linux optimisation, and CPU/memory management In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX) Experience in electronic/algorithmic trading and FX products Background in automated testing, API design, and DevOps workflows Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Flexible working options available. This is your chance to work on impactful projects and shape the next generation of trading technology.