Java Developer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, enterprise-grade Java backend applications that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk across the Equity Derivatives business.
• Build and maintain solutions spanning the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and technical design through to deployment and ongoing support.
• Translate business and client requirements into well-structured technical designs, providing effort estimates and clearly communicating delivery approach.
• Conduct code reviews and test case reviews to ensure delivered software meets functional requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and proactively communicate delivery risks with sufficient lead time to protect project outcomes.
• Collaborate with front office, operations, and product teams to understand needs and propose technically sound solutions that serve clients effectively.
• Apply expertise in systems analysis and component-level design, coding, unit testing, and debugging to deliver reliable, production-ready software.
• Required Qualifications & Skills
• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience developing backend applications in Core Java (version 1.7 or above) within an enterprise environment.
• Solid command of object-oriented programming principles, applied consistently to produce maintainable and extensible code.
• Working knowledge of SQL, with the ability to write and interpret queries in support of application data requirements.
• Experience integrating with at least one messaging middleware platform such as Tibco EMS, Solace, or IBM MQ.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Track record of contributing across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and delivery.
• Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with HTML5 and React.js, enabling contribution to front-end integration work where required.
• Experience working within capital markets, trading, or financial services technology teams, with exposure to equity derivatives or similar product areas.