Junior Java Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-level Java applications.
• Leverage the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) to build scalable and secure solutions.
• Write efficient, high-performance SQL queries and optimize database interactions.
• Develop multi-threaded applications to handle concurrent operations.
• Write clean, testable code following TDD principles.
• Develop and maintain robust unit tests and integration tests.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing and peer code reviews.
• Work on financial systems such as trading platforms, risk management tools, and settlement systems.
• Optimize applications for performance and low latency, critical for investment banking operations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in financial technology.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
• Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.
• Strong experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in the investment banking domain or financial services.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems.
• Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.