Java Software Engineer

Accolite Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Java Software Engineer

We are seeking a Mid-Level Java Developer with 3 to 7 years of professional experience to join our high-performing team. This role requires strong expertise in Java , Spring Framework , SQL , Test-Driven Development (TDD) , and multi-threading . Experience in the investment banking domain is highly preferred. You will work on complex, high-performance financial systems that drive critical operations.

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.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate financial domain requirements into technical specifications.
• 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.
• Contribute to technical discussions.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in financial technology.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
• Expertise 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.
• Prior experience in the investment banking domain or financial services is preferred.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Investment Banking and Financial Services

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