Developer (Back-End)

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 back-end operations for corporate and retail trading, as well contribute to the overall technical road-map and the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services for complex data processing workloads
• Design scalable architectures for large-volume calculations and data pipelines
• Optimise 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)
• 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

About Us
Alvar Financial Services is a boutique firm offering a variety of investment and trading services through its business lines - Equity Markets for professional and institutional clients, Research Services and Electronic Global Retail Platform for private clients. Our small community and flat structure empowers our people to grow and create unconstrained ideas within their field of expertise, driving innovation and mastery in their work. We all work together as one to achieve our vision of being a trusted partner to our clients, providing unrivalled insights and a collaborative high touch service.

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