Core Java Backend Developer - Assistance Vice President

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Job Overview

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong background in financial applications. You will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-performance, secure, and scalable Java-based financial software solutions. In this role, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and architects, to deliver reliable solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications for financial systems, including trading platforms, payment gateways, and risk management tools.

Ensure the applications meet industry standards for security, compliance, and performance, with an emphasis on scalability and reliability.

Collaborate with stakeholders (business analysts, product managers, and other teams) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.

Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with third-party financial systems, as well as internal microservices.

Perform regular code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous service availability.

Work within Agile development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives.

Stay updated with the latest financial industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies to suggest and implement improvements.

Ensure proper documentation of all technical processes and solutions.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

5+ years of experience as a Java developer, with a focus on financial applications or fintech.

Strong knowledge of core Java, Java 8+ (or later), and relevant Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.

Deep understanding of financial concepts such as payments, transactions, trading, risk management, and financial reporting.

Hands-on experience in designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance financial applications.

Experience designing and implementing message-driven systems for reliable, asynchronous processing in high-throughput, distributed environments.

Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) in the context of financial systems.

Proficiency in working with financial protocols (e.g., FIX) and integration with external financial data sources and APIs.

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues.

Proficient with version control systems such as Git and experience in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

Extensive experience with Linux environments, including system administration, shell scripting, and performance tuning.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of trading systems and algorithmic trading platforms.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity).

Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) for full-stack development.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and financial industry project management standards.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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