Senior Java Developer

• At least 3 years of relevant commercial experience in software development
• Solid hands-on experience with Java for building robust backend applications
• Good understanding of low-latency, multi-threaded code development for high-performance systems
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with exposure to functional programming considered a strong plus
• Practical experience working within agile teams and following agile methodologies
• Solid understanding of Rates and Credit bonds and derivatives, along with their market dynamics
• Detailed knowledge of the nuances of trading venues such as Bloomberg and TradeWeb
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (B2+ level or higher)

Nice to have:

• Broader familiarity with Financial Market Instruments and their application in trading environments
• Expert-level knowledge of ION and prior hands-on experience working with the ION toolset
• Previous experience with bond pricing using PXE
• Experience with automated testing practices and continuous integration pipelines
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar

• Design and build solutions that address key business challenges, either by developing Java applications or leveraging the ION toolset
• Refactor and enhance existing components and solutions to improve performance, maintainability, and overall quality
• Lead UAT and demonstration sessions with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and successful sign-off
• Gather essential information from business stakeholders and translate it into clear, concise IT requirements
• Collaborate effectively with other global IT teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
• Support the production operations team during rollouts and provide assistance with production support activities