Java Developer
Summary
Build and maintain high-performance Java microservices for risk and trading operations, optimizing data pipelines and SQL databases in a regulated finance environment.
Role:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong core-java experience, skilled in building scalable, high-performance APIs and used to working with large code-bases. Proficient in designing robust system architectures, the successful candidate will work in a small team directly with the dev-ops resources and the Head of Engineering. They will play a key part in developing and enhancing a large micro-service-based bespoke code-base used to handle risk and backend operations for corporate and retail trading, as well contribute to the overall technical road-map and the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance backend services for complex data processing workloads
- Design scalable architectures for large-volume calculations and data pipelines
- Optimize database tables, write SQL queries and optimisAnkite existing database architecture
- Work directly with the business to define and deliver new features
- Ensure optimal performance, quality, and reliability across backend services
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and defects
- Follow best-practice engineering standards, design patterns, and architectural principles
- Develop unit and integration test frameworks
- Use knowledge and experience to contribute to the technical road-map of the products, and the overall structure of the SDLC
- Any other ad hoc duties that may be required
Technical Skills:
- 5+ years of software engineer experience working with core-java
- Minimum 2 years working with SQL databases
- Strong API automation experience
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control
- Experience with Python, a plus
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, essential
- Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably banking or finance
- Proactive approach towards identifying opportunities for improvement and taking ownership to deliver solutions