Specialist – Software Engineering

Overview

As a backend-focused Java professional, you will build low-latency, high-throughput applications for financial services. You’ll work within a cross-functional team to deliver robust Java/Spring-based services, integrate market connectivity (FIX) and messaging (JMS/MQ/Kafka), and ensure quality through TDD and CI/CD practices. The role combines core Java expertise with cloud/Microservices and containerization to support scalable, reliable trading workflows. You will partner with engineering and operations to maintain performance and stability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java/Spring-based backend services with emphasis on performance and reliability
• Integrate market connectivity using FIX protocol and related tooling
• Work with messaging systems (JMS, MQ, EMS, Kafka) for inter-service communication
• Rely on RDBMS concepts with Oracle, Sybase, or MS SQL for data persistence
• Implement cloud-native microservices and containerization approaches
• Adhere to test-driven development and established development standards
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and participate in the software development lifecycle
• Perform Unix/Linux scripting and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Engage in analysis and troubleshooting, taking ownership of tasks and multitasking

Key requirements

• Java proficiency with strong Spring/Spring Boot experience
• Experience with Java NIO (Channels, Buffers, Selectors)
• Expert knowledge of FIX protocol and market connectivity
• Low-latency programming expertise
• Experience with JMS, MQ, EMS or Kafka
• Strong RDBMS knowledge (Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL)
• Cloud experience with microservices and containerization (big plus)
• Test driven development and adherence to development standards
• Unix/Linux scripting experience
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Agile lifecycles
• Basic proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, PPT, Excel)
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• Financial services domain experience
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, troubleshoot and multitask

• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication
• Independent ownership
• Java
• Spring
• Spring Boot

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