Java Lead/ Architect

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing software in Java, object-oriented databases.
• Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Design, implement and maintain Java-based applications that can be high-volume and low-latency.
• Participate fully in the development process through the entire software lifecycle.
• Participate fully in the agile software development process.
• Write code and write it well.
• Use test-driven development, write clean code, and refactor constantly.

Requirements

• 10 years hands-on experience in financial domain, with strong leadership skills.
• Extremely good with micro services tech stack.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience with cloud computing.
• Knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cloudera, HBase, Hive).
• Experience with Kafka streaming.
• Core Java - server-side programming.
• Experience with Spring Boot/Spring Cloud.
• Understanding of Object Oriented Principles.
• Experience in low latency programming.
• Experience implementing Event Driven architecture.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong academic record.
• Team player.

Nice to Have

• Strong Web Technologies - React JS, Redux, Angular JS.
• Experience with Node JS, Spring Boot, NginX.
• Knowledge of WebSocket.
• Reactive Programming - RxJS.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in the financial domain.
• Technical expertise in Java, microservices, cloud, and databases.
• Experience with low latency and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in TDD and clean coding practices.

Benefits & Perks

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business with access to over 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from FinLabs and CoE groups.
• Access to cutting edge projects at leading tier-one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.