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Senior Software Developer ( Java ) - Edinburgh Hybrid - 100K plus 30% Bonus

***Candidates must have a strong knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms/Hash Maps/HashTables and have used these in commercial settings***

Lorien's client, a great firm succeeding in one of the world's largest markets, is looking to bring on board a Senior Java Developer to continue building up their central Edinburgh office (hybrid working; 3 office days per week, 2 WFH). You'll work closely with a cross-functional development team and put your skills to good use as you create offerings, tooling and other platform features for a growing, global customer base.

In this instance, they're looking for a Senior Java Developer to take the reins across the development of core business software as part of their wider global trading platform, and engineer a variety of technical solutions including core trading and order management services, cloud-based microservices, big data solutions and more.

What you'll enjoy in return for your efforts:

Strong remuneration package of up to 100K plus bonuses up to 30% which could even increase depending on the market fit, popularity and impact of your creations
Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote per week) in a central Edinburgh office, very commutable by public transport and close to the main train stations
Chance to work on tooling and products used across the globe in an impactful and ever-growing market
Opportunities to progress both professionally (you can pave your own career pathway) and technically, with chances to upskill and learn as you goSome of the duties involved:

Designing, developing and improving key software, APIs and internal tooling/offerings for a leading, global-reaching software platform and the firm who owns it
Liaising with multidisciplinary teams of Front End, Product Management, QA, UX/UI specialists, and more
Contributing to flagship system/tooling-related and high-level architectural decisions
Taking the reins on relevant technical projects from requirements gathering and stakeholder liaison through to completion
Mentoring other Developers within the team as it grows
Writing clean code and instilling best practices wherever possibleKnowledge and Experience:

Strong software development skills with Java and ideally any of the following: JavaScript / Python / C# / C++ / Kotlin
Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms such as HashMaps / HashTables
Knowledge of "under the bonnet" areas such as garbage collection, memory and performance
Strong grasp of as many of the following as possible: Agile methodologies / distributed architectures / relational databases (SQL / ORM) / MOM / REST / Linux / Cloud-based Virtual Machines / CICD tooling / Security / Test Driven Development / Multithreading / Concurrency / PerformanceIf this sounds like a good match for your skills, and you like the idea of joining an already successful team operating in a very promising market, working on solutions and seeing the fruits of your labour through exciting products, amazing bonuses and more, apply now with your latest CV and let's have a chat.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy