Senior Java Developer - FIX Connectivity
Summary
Senior Java engineer who designs, builds, and monitors high-performance enterprise services with a focus on FIX-protocol connectivity. Day-to-day work spans Spring-based microservices, event-driven messaging (ActiveMQ/RabbitMQ/Kafka), REST APIs, CI/CD deployment, and proactive production monitoring in an Agile/DevOps team in Hong Kong.
Role Overview
As a Senior Java Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance software systems aligned with enterprise standards. You will collaborate closely with product and operations teams in a fast-paced Agile and DevOps environment, ensuring the seamless delivery and proactive monitoring of new software features.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture & Development: Architect and develop robust, scalable software solutions according to client standards and architectural guidelines.
- Product Collaboration: Partner closely with the product team to design, refine, and deliver impactful new features.
- DevOps & Deployment: Work within an Agile framework to deploy new software releases seamlessly, adhering strictly torelease processes.
- System Monitoring: Assist in monitoring production systems to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Critical Technical Skills
- Java & Spring Expertise: 7+ years of experience building enterprise-grade Java services, with at least 5+ years dedicated to the Spring Framework.
- Event-Driven Architecture: Solid experience implementing message queues and event-driven systems, specifically using ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
- API Development: Extensive experience designing and developing RESTful services, with strong proficiency in OpenAPI and Swagger.
- Microservices: Proven hands-on experience designing and deploying microservices architectures.
- Domain Knowledge: Practical knowledge or direct experience working with the FIX protocol.
- Agile Testing: Deep understanding of automated testing best practices within an Agile development lifecycle.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Strong grasp of SDLC best practices using Git, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Docker, Nexus, and Kubernetes.
- Design Frameworks: Advanced knowledge of software design patterns and enterprise integration patterns (EIP).
Professional Attributes & Desirable Skills
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Execution: Proven ability to commit to strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results under pressure.