Senior Java Developer

About the role

This role designs and delivers complex front-office technology solutions for capital, commodity, and digital market participants. The position focuses on building transformational capital markets products using high-performance platforms and frameworks.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Java applications and libraries are designed and developed to support trading and messaging infrastructure. Clean, efficient, and well-documented code is written to ensure maintainability and clarity for future enhancements. Java applications are troubleshot and debugged to ensure smooth performance and reliable operation in production environments. Code reviews are participated in to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability across distributed systems. Emerging trends and technologies in Java development are tracked and modern practices are applied to product delivery. Other team members are paired with to ensure high-quality outcomes through collaborative implementation and review.

Requirements

Java server-side software development experience is required to build core business logic and services. Designing, building, debugging, and operating distributed systems that scale globally is expected. Messaging protocols are designed and evolved to support high-throughput, low-latency communication. Software libraries are designed and evolved to simplify integration and reuse across products. Various forms of testing are applied to underpin software qualities, such as correctness and performance. Components and systems are measured, benchmarked, and profiled to guide optimization and reliability. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Analytical and problem-solving skills are strong to resolve complex issues in a distributed environment.

Practical notes

The role is subject to an acceptable background check. The position operates within a hybrid working model with flexibility considered. Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

The role works with high-performance messaging infrastructure, developer frameworks, and open-source FIX engines. Engineering culture emphasizes craftsmanship, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Teams use test-driven and Agile development practices to deliver solutions iteratively. Work-life balance is supported through flexible policies and well-being programs. Collaboration, inclusion, and respect are central to how the team operates.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.