Senior Java Engineer

My client, a leading global investment bank, are actively seeking a Senior Java Engineer with experience building complex derivatives trading platforms, to join them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications for low-latency trading systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Architect scalable and efficient systems that can handle high volumes of transactions while maintaining low latency.
• Implement and optimize messaging systems using technologies such as Kafka, Chronicle, or Aeron.
• Conduct code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting best practices within the team.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems for performance improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization.
• Proven experience in developing low-latency systems, particularly in derivatives trading (e.g., market making, options, futures, warrants).
• Hands-on experience with messaging frameworks such as Kafka, Chronicle, or Aeron.
• Solid understanding of system architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with high-frequency trading systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and dental plans.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.