I am looking to hire a Contract Core server-side Java developer for a Tier 1 investment bank supporting the Equity Swaps business. This is a global front-office team that writes the software supporting a leading provider of the Equity Swap product. This role will be within the real-time calculation engine and its related components that are the heart of the product suite.
Primary responsibilities:
The developer will work within an agile squad developing within a system comprising numerous Java services that interact via messaging to produce the product outputs in real-time. Technologies and techniques such as highly multi-threaded Java, Sharded Mongo DB, and caching are used in the stack to provide the scale and performance that the product requires. A candidate is likely to gain exposure to both new and complex technologies as well as in-depth business knowledge. The candidate should possess good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills, a logical approach to problem-solving, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment liaising with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements and prioritize work under pressure with minimal supervision. The candidate should be a problem solver and bring positivity and enthusiasm in thinking about and offering potential solutions for architectural considerations. We are looking for someone to help own problems and demonstrate leadership and responsibility for the delivery of new features. As part of the development cycle, you would be expected to write quality unit tests, supply documentation if relevant for new feature build-outs, and be involved in the test cycle, including proposing how an item can be automatically tested (and potentially deployed) within our pipeline. Although the role is predominantly Java, we require someone who is flexible with the development environment; although Java is the majority skill, some days you might be writing Java, and other days you might need to tune stored procedures or tweak scripts. You would be expected to get involved in the Level 3 production support rota shared between our developers globally. Although we have a dedicated release team, you may need to occasionally help with weekend deployment activities. The role is ideal for someone looking for a strong career development path with many opportunities to grow, learn, and develop. The role requires someone who is flexible and able to respond to a dynamic business environment. The candidate must be adaptable to work across multiple technologies and disciplines, with a focus on delivering quality solutions for the business in a timely fashion.
Skills:
1. Core server-side Java including Data Structures and Concurrency
2. Spring, Junit
3. Linux
4. Relational Databases (Sybase and/or DB2 is preferable) with the ability to write SQL queries
5. Understanding of message-based architectures
6. Good Problem-solving and analytical skills
7. Full SDLC experience and understanding
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills
9. An interest in learning the business supported by the applications
10. Knowledge and desire to use agile software development practices
Skills Desired:
1. JMS, MQ, Kafka
2. MongoDB
3. Knowledge of a range of common Open Source libraries used in Java development
4. Database performance tuning (relational and document)
5. Python / Shell scripting
6. Financial domain knowledge (e.g., Equities)
Location: Glasgow
Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Rate: £500-600
Duration: Initially 12 months
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About the job
Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: Software Engineering
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Glasgow
Job Reference: 33HOWD-B6DC2EF2
Date posted: 06 January 2025
Consultant: Dane Moore
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