Senior Java Developer

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

Requirements

- 7+ 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:

- 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)