This hands-on role is focused on the implementation and enhancement of critical backend services for our Trading platform and order management system. As an individual contributor, the Junior Backend Engineer will leverage modern technologies to build innovative features and improve existing functionalities. This position operates within a collaborative environment where technical expertise and problem-solving skills are highly valued. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, eager to learn, committed to producing high-quality code, and thrives in a fast-paced financial domain.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement scalable microservices using Java 8 and Spring Boot, specifically for trading and order management functionalities.
• Contribute to the implementation and management of message-driven architectures with Kafka to handle high-throughput trading events and order flows.
• Work extensively with relational databases (Oracle) for data storage and retrieval in a mission-critical financial environment.
• Utilize and apply in-memory data stores like Redis or Gemfire for caching and high-speed data access, crucial for real-time trading operations.
• Assist in deploying and managing applications on containerization platforms like Openshift.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement, test, and deliver new features for the trading platform and order management system.
• Focus on adhering to best practices to ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications, especially under peak trading volumes.
• Participate actively in technical discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions to foster continuous improvement.

• Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Java 8: Strong proficiency in Java 8 and its core features.
• Spring Boot: Solid practical experience with Spring Boot for building microservices.
• Microservices: Practical experience in developing and implementing microservices architectures, ideally within a financial or high-transactional system.
• Kafka: Hands-on experience with Kafka for event streaming and messaging, particularly in real-time data processing contexts.
• Database: Solid understanding and practical experience with Oracle databases, including writing efficient queries and basic schema understanding for large-scale transactional systems.
• Caching/In-memory Data Store: Practical experience with Redis or Gemfire for high-performance data access.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Openshift for application deployment and management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle challenging technical issues in a complex financial system.

Individuals who are driven with a passion for technology and a desire to build robust systems as individual contributors in the financial trading domain are encouraged to apply!

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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