Fintech Software Engineers to join our client’s core engineering team responsible for the design and delivery of a high-performance, secure, and scalable OTC derivatives platform. This role offers significant ownership, technical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape engineering practices across the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and implement distributed systems and robust APIs using Java.
- Integrate and optimize messaging systems (e.g. Kafka), orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes), and high-performance communication protocols (e.g. Aeron, gRPC, Protobuf).
- Lead the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Develop comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.
- Define and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines and scalable engineering workflows.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes through automation and best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to address complex challenges.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance development productivity and software quality.
Job Requirements
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a strong engineering mindset, technical depth, and a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates will possess:
At least 3 years of software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Java and backend system architecture.
- Experience in designing distributed systems, APIs, and inter-service messaging.
- Familiarity with containerization, infrastructure orchestration, and performance-sensitive protocols.
- Knowledge of the FIX protocol is advantageous.
- Strong focus on code quality, testing, and observability.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD and automation tools.
- A proactive, process-oriented approach to software development.
- Ability to navigate complex systems within regulated environments.
- Interest in applying AI tools to improve engineering outcomes.
- Front-end development experience is a plus.
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