Role:
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong core-java experience, skilled in building scalable, high-performance APIs and used to working with large code-bases. Proficient in designing robust system architectures, the successful candidate will work in a small team directly with the dev-ops resources and the Head of Engineering. They will play a key part in developing and enhancing a large micro-service-based bespoke code-base used to handle risk and backend operations for corporate and retail trading, as well contribute to the overall technical road-map and the SDLC.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services for complex data processing workloads
• Design scalable architectures for large-volume calculations and data pipelines
• Optimize database tables, write SQL queries and optimize existing database architecture
• Work directly with the business to define and deliver new features
• Ensure optimal performance, quality, and reliability across backend services
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and defects
• Follow best-practice engineering standards, design patterns, and architectural principles
• Develop unit and integration test frameworks
• Use knowledge and experience to contribute to the technical road-map of the products, and the overall structure of the SDLC
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required
Technical Skills:
• 5+ years of software engineer experience working with core-java
• Minimum 2 years working with SQL databases
• Strong API automation experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control
• Experience with Python, a plus
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, essential
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably banking or finance
• Proactive approach towards identifying opportunities for improvement and taking ownership to deliver solutions
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