Senior Java Developer

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures, design patterns and object-orientated programming
• Proficiency in core Java (5+ years of experience) with demonstrable success in developing multi threaded applications and expert level knowledge in data structures, algorithms, collections, and error handling
• Spring Framework (and Spring Boot) - Expertise in Spring Boot for rapid application development, Spring MVC for web applications, Spring Data JPA for persistence, and Spring Security for authentication / authorization
• Microservices Architecture: Understanding how to design, develop, and deploy independent, loosely coupled services
• RESTful APIs: Designing, developing, and consuming RESTful web services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build Tools: Maven or Gradle for project management and build automation
• Proven ability to develop clean, testable code
• Understanding of relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL
• Experience with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Gradle and CI/CD tools, e.g. TeamCity and UrbanCode Deploy
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Knowledge on cloud technologies e.g. Artifactory, Docker and OpenShift
• Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms and trading protocols desirable
• Significant relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms and trading protocols desirable

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)