Java Developer

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 optimize 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