Job Title
Senior Full Stack Developer - Java + React + AWS
Job Description
So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group
.
We
are a
publicly
-
traded
FTSE250
FinTech company
who run
mobile, web and desktop
platforms that help
our clients
trade stocks & shares,
leveraged products, Future
s
& Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious
. Over
340
,000 people
already
use our platforms
. We’re
global with
offices in 18 countries
and
products
in 16 regions
.
We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base.
We believe in high
autonomy,
and we want people who are
looking to do things differently
in order to
create 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 this
role
:
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
How
we
work:
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company.
We follow a hybrid working model
with 3 days in
the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate
effectiv
ely
and connect with each other
. When it comes to how we deliver, t
here are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction
:
Lead and Inspire:
D
rives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
Think Big:
Focus on
the problems that
most
impact commercial outcomes
Champion the client:
Understand and
prioritise client's needs
Deliver at pace:
Push for
fast, sustainable
growth;
Raise the bar:
Take ownership
,
be accountable
and 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 with
a variety of
perspectives and skills to
help us
realise 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 approach
here
.
The Perks:
Y
our growth fuels our
succes
s
!
Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with
leaders
, 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 Perks
here
!
Join us for this exciting journey.
Apply now!
Number of openings
1
