Core Java Backend Developer - Assistance Vice President

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. ------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------

Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------

Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------

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