Java Developer

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…