Lead Software Engineer – Java and Kafka

Overview

In this role you will architect and deliver AI-driven workflows that enhance our equity finance platform. You’ll collaborate with a global team to build trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment. You drive real-time, mission-critical trading platform work and push for performance and resilience. You lead with creativity and inclusion, tackling large-scale engineering challenges. This is a chance to shape innovative fintech solutions on a global stage.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and handle design, development, and debugging
• Lead AI-driven daily tasks and approach
• Design and develop real-time trading platforms using Java
• Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with Kafka
• Optimize for performance, reliability, and low latency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
• Oversee SDLC activities and ensure operational stability
• Promote CI/CD, resiliency, and security practices

Key requirements

• GenAI usage expertise
• AI-first approach to software engineering
• Understanding of Prime Finance business, especially Securities Lending
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
• Experience developing event-driven and batch Java applications in financial services
• Proficiency in Java/Spring, data structures, and performance tuning
• Solid experience with Kafka
• Testing and debugging low latency applications
• Hands-on experience in system design, development, testing, and stability
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, resiliency, and security
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively in large teams
• Proficiency in cloud, AI, ML, mobile, and related technical disciplines

• open-mindedness
• team collaboration
• inclusion
• GenAI usage
• AI-first software engineering
• Java

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