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We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Java Developer for a initial 6 month contract based in London with remote work available.

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a talented Java developer to join the Front Office Sales Tools team. You will help build solutions for Global Markets salespeople. Global Markets EC&D (eCommerce and Digital) is an IT group providing e-Commerce applications to the Investment Bank Front Office for both Equity Derivatives and Fixed Income products.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Java Developer you will be responsible for:

Software development and maintenance of sales tools applications, components and utilities.
Participate in an agile based software development life-cycle including analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews.
Collaborate with the production support team for release, maintenance and troubleshooting of the components.
Provide third-line support for the software.

What we require from the candidate:

Solid experience with server-side Java development.
Solid experience with web-based applications and restful APIs.
Solid experience with relational databases and SQL knowledge.
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, inside and outside the team.
An ability to design performant software and an understanding of application performance profiling.
Experience of working in an investment banking environment.
Solid experience with JavaScript web GUIs, particularly React.
Experience with multithreaded architectures.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business