Java Software Developer

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