Java Developer with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Synechron; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Australia is seeking a highly experienced Principal Java Engineer to lead the development of their core trading platform. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in trading systems, particularly in fixed asset trading, and will demonstrate strong skills in code reviews, architecture design, and technical leadership. This full-time role offers a challenging environment to innovate in finance technology.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in Java development, ideally within trading or finance.
• Expertise in fixed asset trading systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization in code.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of Java-based trading systems.
• Conduct thorough code reviews for quality assurance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to technical teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for enhanced trading strategies.
• Architect high-performance trading solutions.
• Optimize existing codebase for better performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends.
• Address complex production issues efficiently.

Skills

Java programming

Code review

Architecture design

Technical leadership

Trading systems knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Java Engineer to spearhead our core trading platform development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in trading systems, with a focus on fixed asset trading, and demonstrate expertise in code reviews, architecture design, and technical leadership.

Please note that having more than 10 years of experience, including in the payment sector, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based trading systems focused on fixed asset trading.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including trading strategists, risk managers, and QA.
• Architect scalable, high-performance trading solutions that meet reliability and latency requirements.
• Optimize existing codebase for performance improvements.
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into system development.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex production issues.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance

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