Software Engineer, Backend Developer

We are seeking passionate and skilled Java Developers to join our Investment Banking Technology team. This open interview day is your opportunity to meet our hiring managers, learn about our tech stack, and explore how your skills can drive innovation in IB Technology.

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including members of the IB business.
• Optimize system performance and ensure high availability in a low-latency trading environment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka for real‑time data streaming.
• Solid understanding of multithreading, data structures, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in financial services or trading systems is a plus.
• Cloud experience and CRM is a significant plus.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range(s) vary based on experience

Vice President - $175,000 - $250,000

Senior Vice President - $225k+

Jefferies is a leading global, full‑service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full‑time employees or part‑time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage;

401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full‑time employees, paid parental leave.