Specialist - Software Engineering

Role description

Role:
Java & Cloud Native

Location:

London / Warsaw – 3 days from office

Type:
Perm/FTE

Seeking a Specialist with 5 to 7 years of experience in Core Java React and cloud native technologies to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications within the investment banking domain.

• Design and develop robust applications using Core Java, ReactJS and associated frameworks.
• Utilize multithreading algorithms and data structures to build efficient and scalable solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes and Amazon AWS services.
• Implement RESTful APIs and gRPC for seamless backend and frontend integration.
• Build responsive and user‑friendly UI components using JavaScript, Type Script, HTML5, CSS3 and state management tools like Redux or Context API.
• Integrate Kafka for event streaming and real‑time data processing.
• Utilize Apache Ignite for in‑memory data grid and caching solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements within the investment banking and risk domain.
• Follow best coding practices and ensure code quality through thorough testing.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java, React, cloud‑native technologies and investment banking trends.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues to optimize performance and reliability.
• Document application design architecture and operational procedures.

• Lead development initiatives within the React, Java and cloud-native technology stack.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and gRPC services to ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate closely with Dev Ops teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments using Kubernetes and AWS.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers on Core Java, ReactJS, Kafka, Apache Ignite and cloud-native best practices.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups and retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to security compliance standards and best practices in application development.
• Optimize application performance and scalability based on monitoring and feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain high system availability.
• Apply investment banking domain knowledge particularly in risk management to align technical solutions with business needs.

• AWS Infra Services
• GCP Dev Ops
• Java
• Kafka