Senior Full Stack Developer - Java + React + AWS

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So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group.Weare apublicly-tradedFTSE250FinTech companywho runmobile, web and desktopplatforms that helpour clientstrade stocks & shares,leveraged products, Futures& Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over340,000 peoplealreadyuse our platforms. We’reglobal withoffices in 18 countriesandproductsin 16 regions.We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base.We believe in highautonomy,and we want people who arelooking to do things differentlyin order tocreate 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.

About the Team!
We are a dynamic cross-functional software development team dedicated to creating seamless onboarding and payment experiences for our APAC clients. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation, allowing us to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage open communication, ensuring that every team member contributes to our success. If you’re passionate about building user-friendly applications and enhancing client experiences, we’d love to have you on board to help shape the future of our services.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture for high-volume trading applications
• Build reliable messaging infrastructure using Kafka, JMS, and AMQ for real-time transaction processing
• Own complex technical initiatives from design through production deployment, removing impediments and ensuring quality delivery
• Architect RESTful APIs and event-driven systems integrating with payment processors, market data providers, and regulatory systems
• Mentor junior developers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance
• Drive automation and CI/CD practices using AWS services and containerization technologies
• Ensure data integrity across Oracle and NoSQL databases, optimizing for performance at scale
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate development workflows and improve code quality

What you’ll need for thisrole:

• 8+ years Java development with strong Spring Framework and Spring Boot expertise
• Production experience building microservices architectures with RESTful APIs
• Deep knowledge of messaging systems: Kafka, JMS, ActiveMQ/AMQ
• Proficiency with Oracle databases and NoSQL solutions (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
• AWS cloud services experience (Lambda, ECS, EventBridge, SQS)
• Containerization using Docker and orchestration platforms
• React.js and JavaScript for full-stack contributions
• Experience with Agile methodologies including TDD, BDD, and pair programming

Good to have:

• Financial services or trading platform background
• Experience integrating AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) into development workflows
• Multi-region, multi-currency application experience

Howwework:

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company.We follow a hybrid working modelwith 3 days inthe office – which we think balances the need to collaborateeffectivelyand 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 onthe problems thatmostimpact commercial outcomes

  
  

• Champion the client:Understand andprioritise client's needs

  
  

• Deliver at pace:Push forfast, sustainablegrowth;

  
  

• Raise the bar:Take ownership,be accountableand 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 witha variety ofperspectives and skills tohelp usrealise 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 approachhere.

The Perks:

Your growth fuels oursuccess!Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities withleaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

Learn more about the Perkshere!

Join us for this exciting journey.Apply now!

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