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Fullstack Java Developer

London

£700 - £715 per day, Benefits: This is umbrella day rate - inside IR35

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Posted 3 February 2026

Ref BH-227961

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Glenn Barton

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Glenn Barton

Associate Director

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the design, development and optimisation of front office applications.

Description:

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.
2. Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
3. Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
4. Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.
5. Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
6. Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
7. Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
8. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Strong related work experience
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Experience
  • Expertise in frontend technologies (e.g. Vue.js, React) with a strong sense for UI/UX
  • Proven backend experience with Java, ideally with Python and Node.js experience as well, including building distributed microservices based architectures.
  • Strong understanding of system design principles, scalable architecture patterns and API designs.
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB)
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
  • Strong understanding of investment products, and trading workflows



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