Senior Java Engineer – Trading Platform Lead

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

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.