We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Java Application Lead/Developer with a strong software engineering background to support and enhance our Global Trade Clearing and Primary Dealer Reporting platform. As part of a strategic global team, you will design and build robust, secure, and scalable financial applications. The role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and active contribution to an agile squad. Job Responsibilities Lead and participate in the design, development, and support of core Java applications Work closely with multiple IT groups to deliver complex application development projects Collaborate in an agile team environment, contributing to sprint planning, design discussions, and code reviews Implement application and database design strategies aligned with business and technical requirements Write efficient, maintainable, and testable code with a strong focus on quality Support production systems and resolve any critical issues in a timely manner Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Technology, Business, and Operations Required Skills 3+ years of experience in Core Java with deep knowledge of threading and memory management Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services Solid understanding of OOP concepts and design patterns Proficiency in SQL programming and relational databases Experience working in Unix/Linux environments Basic understanding of frontend technologies such as Angular or React Experience with application and database design, debugging, and performance optimization Strong skills in technical analysis, architectural design, and problem solving Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to deliver in complex and ambiguous environments Preferred Skills Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field Experience in middle office trades processing Familiarity with messaging systems such as MQ/JMS and Kafka Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS Prior experience in financial services or banking domain Certifications Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline #J-18808-Ljbffr
