Key Responsibilities

• Actively engage with and lead a team of technologists to develop and deploy applications to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with business and functional requirements.

• Design and implement microservices in Java, utilizing streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques, while contributing directly to the codebase.

• Utilize technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build scalable and efficient systems, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.

• Drive the adoption of domain-driven design principles and ensure the architecture supports the trading platform's multi-asset capabilities, while actively participating in architectural discussions.

• Oversee and contribute to the development of technical documentation, including service APIs using Swagger, ensuring robust logging, auditability, security, and monitoring features.

• Participate in API design sessions and guide the selection of design patterns for the team, while also contributing to the design process.

• Lead and participate in code review sessions, providing sign-off and ensuring high maintainability through TDD/BDD approaches.

• Demonstrate scalability of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools, actively engaging in testing and validation processes.

• Mentor, groom, and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed university/college, or equivalent experience.

• Deep knowledge and expertise in Java programming, with a self-assessed proficiency of 8 out of 10 or higher, and a willingness to engage in hands-on coding.

• 8-10 years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record in building distributed architecture systems, especially those involving large data volumes and real-time distribution.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tool chains, and a test-driven approach to agile delivery, with hands-on experience in these areas.

• Experience with middle-tier data caching solutions (e.g., Redis, Gemfire, Apache Ignite) and messaging-based solutions (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ).

• Knowledge of modern architectures based on microservices, REST APIs, databases, SQL, non-SQL stores, and event-based architecture.

• Proven ability to mentor, groom, and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Spring framework and AWS cloud services, actively applying these skills in development tasks.

• Experience in trading systems and familiarity with FIX protocol is an added advantage.

• Ability to solve complex and mission-critical problems, both internally and externally, with a hands-on approach.

• A constant learner and early adopter of leading-edge technologies and methodologies, actively seeking opportunities to apply new knowledge.

About Us

Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of technology innovation in the trading industry. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise and hands-on leadership will drive the success of our multi-asset trading platform. If you are passionate about technology and ready to lead and engage with a team to new heights, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.