Senior Java Developer – Market Data Systems

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join the Capital Markets IT (CMI) team, focusing on the development and maintenance of market data integration systems used globally by banks.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 4 years of software development experience with strong Java and Spring Boot skills;
• Must have solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles;
• Must have experience with Linux/Unix, shell scripting, and SQL;
• Familiar with Git, Maven, GitLab CI/CD, and Jira;
• Hands-on exposure to AWS services such as S3, Redshift, Docker, and Kubernetes;
• Strong debugging skills and understanding of data structures and algorithms;
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch and Java OpenTelemetry for observability;
• Knowledge of MangoDB and Redis;
• Understanding or interest in financial markets and asset classes such as bonds, equities, interest rate derivatives, and CDS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to application design, architecture evolution, and operational planning;
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java code using Spring Boot and industry best practices;
• Implement RESTful APIs using OpenAPI and Swagger standards;
• Manage code using Git and Maven, and support CI/CD pipelines with GitLab;
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver solutions;
• Provide Level 3 application support, including incident analysis, bug fixes, and enhancements;
• Participate in release and deployment planning, including monthly production releases;
• Monitor application performance, implement observability using OpenTelemetry and ElasticSearch;
• Drive continuous improvement by automating manual work, optimizing processes, and upgrading tools;
• Contribute to the mentoring of junior developers and support a high-performing team culture;
• Willing to work regular hours with availability for weekend support on demand.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sanjana Meduri Venkata at sanjana.m@sciente.com quoting the job title.