Java Developer

Role Overview:

We are seeking Java Developers with 3-15 years of professional experience to join our high-performing team. This role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, SQL, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and multi-threading. Experience in the investment banking domain is highly preferred. You will work on complex, high-performance financial systems that drive critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-level Java applications. Leverage the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) to build scalable and secure solutions. Write efficient, high-performance SQL queries and optimize database interactions. Develop multi-threaded applications to handle concurrent operations.

Test-Driven Development (TDD):

Write clean, testable code following TDD principles. Develop and maintain robust unit tests and integration tests. Ensure code quality through automated testing and peer code reviews.

Domain-Specific Solutions:

Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate financial domain requirements into technical specifications. Work on financial systems such as trading platforms, risk management tools, and settlement systems. Optimize applications for performance and low latency, critical for investment banking operations.

Collaboration & Leadership:

Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team. Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery. Contribute to technical discussions and drive architectural decisions.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify areas for optimization and drive performance improvements. Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in financial technology.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Must-Have:

Hands-on experience in Java development.

Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).

SQL and database performance tuning.

Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.

Experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems.

Object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and architectural principles.

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

A completed Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:

Prior experience in the investment banking domain or financial services.

Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems.

Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information