We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join a fast growing, high performing engineering team within a leading financial services company. This role focuses on building next generation applications for a Strategic Advisors Managed Accounts division, with a strong emphasis on AWS and modern engineering practices. 
 
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	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Galway
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Hybrid working model
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Permanent - €90,000 + 20% bonus
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">EU Passport / Stamp 4 required
</ul>
 
What You’ll Do

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	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Design and develop scalable, cloud-native applications.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Build modern Single Page Applications (SPAs) using Angular.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Drive best practices in TDD, CI/CD, code reviews, and engineering excellence.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Contribute to architecture, DevOps strategy, and automated deployment pipelines.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and business stakeholders.
</ul>
What We’re Looking For

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	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">8+ years of software design and development experience.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Strong expertise in Java, Spring (Core & Boot), and REST APIs.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Advanced Angular experience (NGRX, RXJS, Bootstrap).
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Experience with Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Strong understanding of API design and microservices architecture.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Previous exposure to AWS is a strong advantage.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Messaging/streaming platform experience a plus.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Investment Management knowledge advantageous but not required.
</ul>
You are a collaborative technical leader who thrives in agile environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering high quality, maintainable software. 
 
If this sounds like the right next step for you, or someone in your network, feel free to reach out. 
danilo.buha@nicollcurtin.com

Principal Software Engineer

URGENTLY hiring 2 NEW headcounts of FO Java Developers in Hong Kong for our investment banking client. We are looking for one senior and one mid/senior developer. 
 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
	<li>Project Management: Lead projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions for latency-sensitive trading algorithms.
	<li>Application Development: Design and support front-office trading applications, working with business users to turn complex requirements into effective solutions.
	<li>Quality Assurance: Implement software engineering practices to maintain the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of solutions.
	<li>Collaboration: Work within a global team to enhance Quoting applications, monitor system health, resolve incidents, and address root causes of issues.
	<li>Mentoring: Share knowledge and support junior team members, contributing to a positive engineering culture.
</ul>
 
Team Environment: 
You will work in an agile setup, aligning with larger products and services. This role is part of the Equity Derivatives Quoting team in Hong Kong, collaborating with the front office on automated trading applications. 
 
Required Skills and Experience:
<ul>
	<li>Front Office Experience: Familiarity with front office operations, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
	<li>Domain Knowledge: Experience in trading environments, especially with fixed income, equity derivatives, or electronically traded assets.
	<li>Java Proficiency: Strong programming skills, especially in low-latency approaches and efficient coding techniques.
	<li>Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
	<li>Communication Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with internal clients and effectively communicate ideas.
	<li>Planning and Organization: Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
</ul>
 
Want to know more? APPLY / Email me directly at <a href="mailto:roxanne.yaneza@nicollcurtin.com" target="_self">roxanne.yaneza@nicollcurtin.com</a> for a confidential discussion about the role.

Java - Front Office Developer / Senior (Investment Bank) 2 headcounts 

Staff Engineer – Java 
London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office + occasional site visits) 
Permanent 
Full‑time, 40 hours per week 
Up to £80,000 + benefits

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise across Java (17+), Spring Boot, Cloud Engineering, Automation Testing, CI/CD, and Kafka. This is both a delivery and technical‑leadership position, requiring excellent engineering fundamentals combined with design/architecture experience. 
 
You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to build scalable, modern, cloud‑native systems that support large‑scale digital platforms. The role includes mentoring, setting engineering standards, and championing best practices.

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Key Responsibilities

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	<li>
	Design, build and maintain high‑quality backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
	
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	Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
	
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	Implement strong automation testing practices (unit, integration, contract, performance).
	
	<li>
	Develop cloud‑native solutions on Azure or AWS using CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
	
	<li>
	Build event‑driven systems using Kafka, including schema evolution and resilient consumer patterns.
	
	<li>
	Mentor engineers and support best practice across coding, testing, and delivery.
	
	<li>
	Contribute to roadmap planning, technical direction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
	
	<li>
	Promote clean architecture, secure coding, observability, and engineering excellence.
	
</ul>

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Essential Skills & Experience

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	<li>
	Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern backend engineering.
	
	<li>
	Strong automation testing experience.
	
	<li>
	Solid experience with Kafka and event‑driven architectures.
	
	<li>
	Cloud engineering with Azure or AWS, CI/CD pipelines, containers, IaC exposure.
	
	<li>
	Strong understanding of architecture patterns: SOLID, Clean/Hexagonal Architecture, CQRS, resilience patterns.
	
	<li>
	Experience with DevOps principles and continuous delivery environments.
	
	<li>
	Exposure to mentoring/coaching other engineers.
	
	<li>
	Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
	
</ul>

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Desirable Experience

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	<li>
	Experience in large‑scale digital platforms or complex enterprise environments.
	
	<li>
	Test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, etc.).
	
	<li>
	Experience with NoSQL, caching (Redis), or enterprise integrations.
	
	<li>
	Familiarity with Java‑adjacent tooling or light frontend literacy (TypeScript/React).
	
</ul>

Staff Engineer 

Our client is a global technology company developing advanced AI-powered tools that help enterprise brands scale and automate creative content production. Their solutions enable marketing teams to generate, personalize, and manage large volumes of digital assets more efficiently using modern AI and automation technologies.

 

They are looking for a Creative AI Demo & Social Media Content Creation Manager to showcase these capabilities through engaging product demonstrations and drive awareness through organic social media content.

 

THIS IS A 1 YEAR CONTRACT ROLE SUBJECT TO EXTENSION OR CONVERSION DEPENDING ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEDS

 

Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Create short demo videos (2–7 minutes) showcasing how their creative products and AI features can be used in real enterprise marketing and design workflows.
	<li>Demonstrate practical use cases such as AI-generated imagery, content personalization, creative automation, and asset transformation.
	<li>Translate technical capabilities (APIs, SDKs, automation workflows) into clear and engaging demonstrations for business and creative audiences.
	<li>Publish and promote demo content through organic social media channels to maximize reach and engagement.
	<li>Maintain a cadence of approximately two demo videos per week.
	<li>Engage with online audiences and contribute to building a community of creative technologists and practitioners.
	<li>Track performance metrics and provide analytics and reporting on content reach and engagement.
	<li>Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and marketing teams to identify compelling demo ideas.
</ul>

 

Requirements

<ul>
	<li>5+ years experience creating technical demos, product walkthroughs, or educational content for technology platforms on organic social media channels.
	<li>Understanding of creative workflows used by marketing, design, or digital content teams.
	<li>Familiarity with AI tools, APIs, developer platforms, or automation technologies.
	<li>Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to business or creative audiences.
	<li>Comfortable presenting on video with a clear and engaging communication style.
	<li>Experience managing or growing organic social media content for B2B audiences.
</ul>

 

Preferred

<ul>
	<li>Background in creative technology, developer advocacy, or technical evangelism.
	<li>Experience working with AI-driven creative tools or automation platforms.
	<li>Experience building or engaging online communities around technology or digital creativity.
	<li>Familiarity with content analytics and performance measurement tools.
</ul>

Product Demo & Organic Social Media Consultant

We are seeking a RAD Developer / Senior to enhance our client's trading desks, with a focus on the APAC region. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Hong Kong. 
  
  
You will:

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Software Development: Design and deliver scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized software solutions using industry-standard programming languages and tools.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Unit Testing: Implement unit testing to ensure code is well-structured, readable, and reliable.
</ul>
  
Looking for:

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, Excel VBA, Java, C#, or Angular.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Experience with all phases of software development, particularly in Rapid Application Development.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Understanding of Prime Finance products and financial data flows.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">IT experience in the financial sector (buy-side or sell-side).
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Proficiency in problem-solving and data structures.
</ul>
  
Preferred / BIG PLUS If you have:

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Scalable Financial Systems Experience: Knowledge of designing, developing, and pricing financial instruments within large, enterprise-level systems.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Investment Banking Experience: Familiarity with front office operations in an investment bank.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Data Science Knowledge: Exposure to data science concepts and techniques.
</ul>

Python - RAD Developer / Senior (Investment Bank) HK

Hiring: Core Java Developer / Senior - Equities 
  
We are looking for a Core Java Developer / Senior to join our investment banking client in Hong Kong. In this role, you will work closely with teams in Trading and Quantitative Analysis to build reliable systems that ensure accurate pricing models. You will also support the business by being part of a second-line support team for the solutions developed by your team. 
  
You Should Have:

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Java Skills: Strong knowledge of Core Java and familiarity with software development practices, including object-oriented design, collections, multithreading, automated testing, and code reviews.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Teamwork: A proven ability to take responsibility in a team setting, collaborate with other IT and business teams, and participate in second-line support as part of a cross-team support group.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Financial Knowledge: Some understanding of financial products, particularly equity derivatives, is a plus but not required.
</ul>
  
HUGE PLUS IF YOU HAVE:

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Pricing and Risk Systems: Experience with pricing or risk management platforms that handle large amounts of data efficiently.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Messaging and Containers: Knowledge of messaging systems (like JMS, IBM MQ) and container tools (such as Docker, Kubernetes).
	<li style="margin: 0.0in;">Agile Practices: Experience working in a global team using Agile methods, focusing on continuous improvement, and using tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence.
</ul>

Java Developer / Senior - Equities (Investment Bank) HK

Senior Technical Project- Delivery Manager / Dublin / Contract / Hybrid

 
For our client, a leading company in the financial services industry, we are looking for a Senior Technical Project / Delivery Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact technology projects, driving innovation and delivering solutions that support critical business operations.

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	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Dublin-based
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Hybrid working model
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">1-year contract (initially)
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;">EU Passport / Stamp 4 required
</ul>
Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Manage multiple complex technology projects through the full development lifecycle
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Plan, coordinate, and report project status during all project phases, particularly in design and development
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Own project estimation, budget management, milestones, schedules, issue tracking, and risk management
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including Product, Operations, QA, and Engineering
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high quality
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Support the adoption of new technologies and ongoing enhancements of existing systems and frameworks
</ul>
What we’re looking for

<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Proven experience in Technical / Delivery / Program Management
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum / SDLC methodologies
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Hands-on experience with project management tools such as JIRA
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">Experience in financial services, banking, or fintech is a plus
	<li style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;">PMP or other project management certification is desirable but not mandatory
</ul>
 
Interested or know someone who might be? Feel free to reach out: 
jelena.mijajlovic@nicollcurtin.com

Technical Project Manager

Are you a passionate software engineer with a proven track record of developing robust applications in Java, Scala, Python or Kotlin? Would you like to join a global team with a strong local Zurich presence that are building completely greenfield front office tools to be used by Sales across all of the products that the bank covers which includes Equities, Structured Products and mandates. If so this could be the perfect next senior software engineer job for you! 
 
The team are tasked with developing the "fun stuff", ultimately taking a product first approach to developing the trading applications. Although there is a near shore team, the team in Zurich are responsible for decided the technology stack, designing the applications and developing them to replace what was a very vendor system heavy environment. 
 
The core stack consists of a React front end, Java or Python backend, Kafka and MQ for Messaging, Mongo and Postgres for database and the applications are deployed on a Kubernetes cluster. Your specific programming language experience is not as important as your general approach to software development, the team are strong advocates for test driven development and alongside this are arguably leaps ahead of other organisations in terms of their investment in AI for coding assistance. So you will get the opportunity to build exciting greenfield trading applications, directly impact business users and also use AI professionally. 
 
For more information on this Trading Systems Developer job or any other software engineer jobs that we have available, please send your CV to yves.amar@nicollcurtin.com or alternatively you can call me on 044 5785 330

Trading Systems Developer

About the Role 
In this role, you will be a core member of a small but effective integrated regional team that will help build and grow APAC’s digital ecosystem. 
You will be in charge of collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex data sets to provide insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for data mining, analysis and data visualisation. You will also be able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality results with the goal of bringing best in class experiences to life for our consumer. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital business growth. 
You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Digital & E-Commerce, and this is an independent contributor role managing internal brands across APAC. You will also be working collaboratively with our distribution partners, digital, ecommerce leads and regional business development managers to drive strategic thinking and KPI measurements. 
What You Will Do 
Data Collation and Analysis: 
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Design and implement data collection methodologies and process to collate relevant data from multiple sources and ensure sanity check. 
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Conduct detailed data analysis using data techniques, mining and visualisation to extract insights and identify trends. 
Reporting and Visualisation: 
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Create dashboards, reports and visualisations that effectively communicate data-driven insights to various stakeholders. 
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Present findings and recommendations to internal teams, stakeholders and senior management in an accurate and concise manner. 
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Continuously refine reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of data 
Business Insights and Strategy: 
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their analytical needs. 
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Analyse data, work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate data into actionable insights and recommendations. 
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Develop data visualisation to communicate findings. 
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Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analytics. 
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Collaborate with the wider product and marketing team to plan and create digital driven marketing plans (includes paid media), content, creatives, KPIs & reporting. 
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Work in hand with the global insights team to manage and deliver an annual brand health insights report across key APAC countries 
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This role will also require you to manage agency relationships, to ensure data and reports are delivered time 
What You Need to Be Successful 
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Bachelor’s Degree in eCommerce/Digital analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field 
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2 or more years working experience in data analytics. 
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Strong understanding of data mining, analysis and data visualisation. 
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail 
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Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex info to non-technical audiences 
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
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Familiar with eCommerce operating platforms, web analytics, UX-UI tools (Google Analytics, Mouseflow or similar), Proficient in Excel, Power BI or similar tools. 
Bonus Points if You Have 
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Prior experience in Consumer Electronics or FMCG industry with APAC experience. 
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Ability to juggle between the details and big picture, manage multiple and competing projects and priorities. 
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Passion for and genuine curiosity for innovation in the Digital / e-Commerce space and a passion for data analysis. 
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Data/Insight-driven, strong sense of accountability and solution-oriented are key. Ability to draw insights from multiple data sources and formulate recommendations for improvements. 
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Adaptable to ambiguity, changes and be at the forefront to lead change in both actions and behavior 
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally-diverse team environment, and understanding what it means to achieve success with others and through others 
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Excellent communicator and able to perform well in a matrixed organization. Proven experience in managing and influencing a network of local senior managers and managers in a cross functional team. 
What Makes You Eligible 
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Be willing to travel.

Principal Software Engineer

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