Senior Java Engineer

Trust in SODA; Zürich; Hybrid; EUR 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in global financial services is looking for a Java Developer to contribute to the modernization of their Market Data technology landscape. The role involves refactoring and scaling a platform with a focus on performance, using modern cloud technology, and working within an agile team environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Java development experience (Java 11+).
• Strong background in solution architecture and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Lead refactoring and extension of a complex Market Data platform.
• Design and implement high-performance components for real-time data streaming.
• Promote DevOps practices and platform reliability.

Kenntnisse

Java development

Solution architecture

Microservices

Performance tuning

Agile practices

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Kafka

Azure Cloud

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Grafana

JUnit

Mockito

Jobbeschreibung

Java Developer – Market Data Platform (Contract)
Zurich | Hybrid Working Model | Global Financial Services Client
At Trust in Soda, we partner with some of the world’s most forward-thinking organisations. Right now, we're supporting a prestigious financial institution as they evolve their Market Data technology landscape.
We’re looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a team modernising and scaling a business-critical real-time platform. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the refactoring and future development of a high-performance market data distribution system, leveraging modern architecture, cloud technology and agile delivery methods.

Your Mission

• Take a lead role in the refactoring and extension of a complex Market Data platform
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance components for real-time data streaming
• Ensure platform reliability and performance through strong software engineering principles
• Champion standardisation, automation, and modern DevOps practices
• Collaborate in an agile, team-first environment, promoting a culture of mentoring and feedback

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of Java development experience (Java 11+)
• Strong background in solution architecture, microservices & distributed systems
• Familiarity with real-time data platforms and market data (vendors, entitlement, asset classes)
• Proven experience with multi-threading, memory management and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Grafana
• Test-driven development mindset (JUnit, Mockito)
• Experience working in front-office environments or financial markets
• Strong understanding of security, observability, lifecycle management & deployment pipelines
• Agile/SAFe experience with Jira & Confluence
• Collaborative mindset: pair programming, code reviews, mentoring junior engineers
• Excellent communication skills in English and a proactive, positive attitude

Nice to Have

• Functional programming experience in Java
• Experience with Octopus or other CI/CD tooling
• Familiarity with scripting and certificate management
• Previous experience working in regulated financial institutions