Java Software Developer
Risk IT – Margining Services
We are looking for a Java Software Developer for our client who provides trading, clearing, settlement, market data distribution and other services for a broad range of asset classes (securities, derivatives, FX…).
You will work in the sub-team developing the in-house back-end and the web GUI for Prisma reference data management (RDS – Reference Data Service). The system runs on Linux (RedHat), employing distributed and parallel processing as well as high-availability features. The main RDS component is written in Java, running on JBoss embedded in a Linux environment. This component is using Spring, ActiveMQ, Hibernate, MySQL. The RDS system also contains several REST-based micro-services and stand-alone applications written in Java. These services use the following technologies: Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, OpenAPI and Apache Tomcat. Python and bash are used for auxiliary scripting.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop, test, maintain/support and improve the Prisma RDS software
- Proactively cooperate with team members, business analysts and other stakeholders
- Support the technical maintenance team as necessary
- Manage your own project priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Who we’re looking for?
We focus on the person behind the skills when we recruit, but from a practical point-of-view, there are some hard sklil requirements, and you must be able to check folowwing boxes to be considered:
- Strong Java object oriented programming skills
- Experience working with SQL relational databases
- Development and scripting experience under Unix/Linux
- Knowledge of data modelling and distributed systems (communication)
- Familiarity with code management systems (e.g. Git)
- Critical thinking, ability to identify problems and propose solutions, teamwork, proactivity
- Willingness to learn
- English is essential
Optional skills:
- C++ programming skills (enables rotation opportunity within Margining Services team)
- Experience with messaging (ActiveMQ, AMQP, or similar)
- Experience with Linux scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
- Interest and/or background in the financial industry, derivatives, or securities trading
- Experience working in a corporate environment
Assignment:
- Fulltime (100%)
- Duration: a long-term cooperation
- Start: ASAP
- Location: Prague
