Information Technology Developer

Peel Hunt is looking for an enthusiastic IT Developer with strong Core Java skills, a passion for technology, and a desire to work across a diverse business and technology landscape.

You'll join our experienced Development team of six, building and enhancing in-house systems that support real-time equity trading, electronic market making, business workflow management, and internal data analysis. The team plays a highly visible role across the firm, delivering solutions that directly support our business.

Operating within a flat team structure, the Development team takes ownership of its working practices, with shared accountability and collaborative decision‑making. You'll report to the Head of Development and work closely with colleagues across TechOps, Technology Programme Management, Data Technology & Analytics, and Systems.

Our Technology Environment

About the Role

Peel Hunt is looking for an enthusiastic IT Developer with strong Core Java skills, a passion for technology, and a desire to work across a diverse business and technology landscape.

You'll join our experienced Development team of six, building and enhancing in-house systems that support real-time equity trading, electronic market making, business workflow management, and internal data analysis. The team plays a highly visible role across the firm, delivering solutions that directly support our business.

Operating within a flat team structure, the Development team takes ownership of its working practices, with shared accountability and collaborative decision‑making. You'll report to the Head of Development and work closely with colleagues across TechOps, Technology Programme Management, Data Technology & Analytics, and Systems.

Our Technology Environment

You'll work across a modern and varied technology stack, including:

• Java 25 server‑side applications, supported by Python for lightweight scripting
• React web applications
• SQL Server databases and C# native front ends
• KDB time‑series storage and analytics
• Informatica UltraMessaging and Chronicle infrastructure
• Influx and Grafana for monitoring and observability
• Linux environments, including RHEL 9
• Development tools including IntelliJ, Rider, Git, JIRA/YouTrack and TeamCity
• Experimental use of Claude Code

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver software solutions to solve a broad range of business challenges
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and identify the most effective solutions
• Work independently or alongside other developers, depending on project scope and complexity
• Plan and manage projects to meet deadlines while adapting to changing priorities
• Support colleagues and seek input when needed to ensure high-quality, supportable outcomes
• Contribute to greenfield projects, enhancements to existing applications, and ongoing maintenance
• Provide second-line support for systems owned by the Development team

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least three years' experience in server-side Core Java development
• Experience building high-performance, distributed and multi-threaded systems
• Understanding of system architecture and the separation of interconnected components
• End-to-end involvement in software development and delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex challenges
• Commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code
• Experience with automated, unit and functional testing, alongside a pragmatic approach to testing practices
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Ideally a 2:1 degree or above in a technical discipline

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

• React (a key technology within the team)
• SQL databases and query development, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or Sybase
• C# GUI development
• Python scripting or programming, including libraries such as SciPy
• KDB querying, management or maintenance
• Chronicle, Influx or Grafana

Financial services experience is not essential. We place greater value on strong technical capability, creativity, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn new technologies and business domains
• A strong analytical thinker and problem solver
• Comfortable communicating with both technical colleagues and business stakeholders
• Collaborative, with a willingness to both share knowledge and learn from others
• Organised, accountable and adaptable to changing priorities
• Pragmatic, with sound judgement around quality, performance, testing and supportability
• Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility within a flat team structure

Join Peel Hunt's Development team and help build the technology that underpins our business, working on complex, high-impact systems in a collaborative and supportive environment.