As a Java Developer, you will develop high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade Java applications for Equity Derivatives. This full-stack technologist role requires strong technical skills and hands-on experience in modern development practices.
You will enhance the functionality of existing Equity Derivatives trade capture and lifecycle applications to meet business and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write high-quality, testable code adhering to clean coding standards and SOLID design principles.
- Proactively plan and schedule tasks, implementing functionality with minimal supervision.
- Profile and troubleshoot existing solutions.
- Understand and follow defined software development processes.
- Perform code reviews, contributing to the overall quality, maintainability, and testability of developed software.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with team members and across projects.
- Coordinate deployment, testing, and release of developed applications.
- Assist with L3 escalations.
Knowledge/Experience:
- 5+ years of software development experience in a corporate environment.
- Knowledge and experience working with agile methodologies like Scrum.
- Understanding of Git and common source control patterns.
- Proficiency in code quality measurement tools (e.g., Sonar) and implementing efficient test pyramids.
- Experience designing high-quality solutions using OOP, TDD/BDD, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
- Experience designing and building APIs, integrating with modern web applications.
- Working experience in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients across different locations and time zones.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to work with agentic AI solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of Java 8+, Core Java, and Spring.
- Strong understanding of design patterns, data structures, concurrency, and algorithms.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one relational database (preferably Sybase or MS-SQL).
- Expertise in REST API principles and messaging systems.
- Excellent debugging and testing skills.
- Ability to set up and work with CI/CD toolchains.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related majors.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development experience in a corporate environment
- Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum
- Knowledge of Git and common source control patterns
- Proficiency with code quality measurement tools such as Sonar
- Experience implementing efficient test pyramids
- Experience with OOP, TDD/BDD, design patterns, and SOLID principles
- Experience designing and building APIs and integrating with modern web applications
- Experience collaborating in a global environment across locations and time zones
- Advanced knowledge of Java 8+ and Spring
- Understanding of design patterns, data structures, concurrency, and algorithms
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one relational database
- Experience with Sybase or Microsoft SQL Server
- Expertise in REST API principles and messaging systems
- Excellent debugging and testing skills
- Ability to set up and work with CI/CD toolchains
- Ability to work with agentic AI solutions
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
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