Java Developer React

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