Senior Java Backend Developer

Project description

We are looking for an experienced specialist to work for one of our clients from the banking industry. In addition you will be working closely with global business stakeholders to elicit and review requirements.

Responsibilities

• You will be participating in the design and development of cutting edge infrastructure, systems, and applications(both client and server-side) used by Front Office to provide streamlined and revenue-generating services to our clients
• Enhancing Excel-based pricing/parameter/risk management tools onto service-based Web apps
• You are expected to closely liaise with trading, sales, quants, structuring and the tech groups in the equity derivatives business. The products spread across exchange-listed, OTC, and exotics
• You will be able to rapidly learn in-depth knowledge and gain experience from both a technology and business perspective

SKILLS

Must have

• 8 years of experience, Strong hands-on experience in Java (8 and 17)

Proven experience with: Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security)

JPA/Hibernate

Solid understanding of backend design patterns (MVC, REST API design)

Experience building and maintaining microservices-based applications

Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including: Query optimization

Performance tuning

Good understanding of API design, integration, and service orchestration

Nice to have

Exposure to Java 21 features

Experience with legacy technologies (JSP, Struts, X-Work)

Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms

Familiarity with cloud and DevOps tooling

Kubernetes, Docker

Helm, Terraform

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation

Understanding of TLS/SSL and secure application practices