Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java-based financial systems (trading, payments, risk). Build RESTful APIs and microservices, ensure security/compliance, optimize code, troubleshoot production issues, participate in Agile ceremonies, and document technical solutions.
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong background in financial applications. You will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-performance, secure, and scalable Java-based financial software solutions. In this role, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and architects, to deliver reliable solutions in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications for financial systems, including trading platforms, payment gateways, and risk management tools.
- Ensure the applications meet industry standards for security, compliance, and performance, with an emphasis on scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (business analysts, product managers, and other teams) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with third-party financial systems, as well as internal microservices.
- Perform regular code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous service availability.
- Work within Agile development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives.
- Stay updated with the latest financial industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies to suggest and implement improvements.
- Ensure proper documentation of all technical processes and solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience as a Java developer, with a focus on financial applications or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of core Java, Java 8+ (or later), and relevant Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.
- Deep understanding of financial concepts such as payments, transactions, trading, risk management, and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance financial applications.
- Experience designing and implementing message-driven systems for reliable, asynchronous processing in high-throughput, distributed environments.
- Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) in the context of financial systems.
- Proficiency in working with financial protocols (e.g., FIX) and integration with external financial data sources and APIs.
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues.
- Proficient with version control systems such as Git and experience in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Extensive experience with Linux environments, including system administration, shell scripting, and performance tuning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of trading systems and algorithmic trading platforms.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity).
- Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) for full-stack development.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and financial industry project management standards.
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