Senior Java Developer (Investment banking, 8+yrs of Java dev)

Project Description:

• We're seeking a passionate Java developer to create innovative applications for Fixed Income Rates and Credit trading desks. You'll deliver high-performance solutions while maintaining existing functionality.

Responsibilities:

• - Architecting and developing scalable Java applications for complex business challenges
• - Optimizing and refactoring existing components to improve performance and maintainability
• - Leading UAT and demonstration sessions with key stakeholders
• - Translating business requirements into technical specifications
• - Collaborating with global IT teams to ensure seamless integration
• - Supporting production rollouts and providing ongoing maintenance

Mandatory Skills Description:

• - 8+ years of professional Java development experience
• - Strong knowledge of low-latency, multi-threaded programming techniques
• - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• - Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• - Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and market changes

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• - Understanding of financial markets, particularly Rates and Credit bonds/derivatives with trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb)
• - Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka and data serialization formats (e.g., AVRO)
• - Experience with Spring Framework, RESTful API design, and knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Languages:

• English: C1 Advanced