Senior Java Backend Developer

Blutic is looking for experienced Senior Java Backend Developer (Java + SQL) with 7 to 15 years of experience to join our high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, SQL, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and multi-threaded application development
. Experience in the investment banking or financial services domain is plus
.

This is a W2 (Hybrid) opportunity.

Location
:
Montreal, Canada

Experience
: 7 to 15 Years

• 7 to 15 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Strong SQL skills with database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems
  .
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Prior experience in the investment banking or financial services domain.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is an added advantage.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Build scalable and secure solutions using Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Design and optimize high-performance SQL queries and database interactions.
• Develop multi-threaded applications capable of handling high-concurrency workloads.
• Develop and integrate data processing solutions for large-scale data engineering and analytics workloads.

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following TDD principles.
• Develop and maintain robust unit and integration tests.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, peer reviews, and continuous integration practices.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate financial requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and enhance trading platforms, risk management systems, and settlement applications.
• Optimize applications and data pipelines for performance, scalability, and low-latency processing.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, QA, Data Engineering, and Product teams to ensure seamless solution delivery.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for application and data pipeline optimization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in Java development and financial technology.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle.

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols.
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information.