Software Engineer - Java

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Java-based applications for financial services platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and other engineers, to define software requirements and features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and identify areas for optimization and refactoring.
• Implement and maintain APIs, microservices, and other integrations between different financial systems.
• Work on back-end systems related to payments, trading, compliance, data processing, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct unit testing and support quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

• bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and Java EE.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and software development best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with relational databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Strong understanding of financial services concepts such as payments, securities, trading platforms, and risk management.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Knowledge of security best practices in financial software development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with financial data feeds, trading platforms, and market data protocols (FIX, SWIFT).
• Familiarity with messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, front-end technologies, or full-stack development.