Senior Engineer (Java)

Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design and maintain enterprise-level Java applications for electronic trading across asset classes. You will work in a hybrid setup in BGC, Taguig, focusing on cloud infrastructure, FIX integrations, and real-time processing.

Responsibilities include server-side Java development, testing, L3 production support, SAFe ceremonies, mentoring peers, and collaboration with architecture and DevOps teams across regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in global financial services with trading systems experience.
• Strong server-side Java design and development skills.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and real-time processing.
• Hands-on FIX protocol integration and FIX engines.
• Proficient in Cerner? (note: ignoring)
• Experience with Linux and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server-side Java for enterprise trading systems.
• Maintain code quality via testing and code reviews.
• Provide L3 production support and issue investigation.
• Follow SAFe agile ceremonies and practices.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across regions.
• Work with architecture and DevOps teams on SDLC adherence.
• Apply GAAP? (note: removing)
• Work with FX/Credit/Commodities products.

Skills

Server-side Java

Enterprise Java

Spring Boot

Maven

Gradle

FIX Protocol

FIX Engines (QFJ,Rapid Addition, Ul)

Solace messaging

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab)

Linux administration

SQL/Databases

JUnit/Testing frameworks

SAFe/Scrum

Hazelcast

Terraform/Ansible (IaC)

Cucumber (BDD/automation)

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

GitLab

Solace

QFJ

UlBridge

RapidAddition

Hazelcast

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Hybrid set-up in BGC, Taguig (2x WFH, 3x onsite)

Role Overview

Senior Java Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-level java applications for electronic trading systems across multiple asset classes, with expertise in cloud infrastructure, FIX protocol integration, and real-time message processing.

Role Responsibilities

• Server-side Java design and development within banking and trading environments
• Maintain code quality through comprehensive testing and code reviews
• Provide L3 support for production deployments and issue investigation
• Follow SAFe agile methodology and participate in ceremonies
• Mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with architecture and DevOps teams across multiple remote regions
• Follow standard SDLC processes and design patterns
• 8+ years in global financial services - specifically trading systems development
• Proven expertise in server-side Java design and development in banking/trading environments
• Advanced enterprise Java development proficiency
• Build tools - Maven (preferred) or Gradle
• FIX Protocol hands-on experience with FIX Engines (e.g., QFJ, Rapid Addition, UlBridge) in FX/Credit/Commodities
• Middleware - Solace messaging
• CI/CD - Jenkins, GitLab
• Linux administration and command-line skills
• SQL and database management
• Testing - JUnit and related frameworks
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Agile experience (SAFe/Scrum)
• Deep knowledge of FX/Credit/Commodities products and electronic trading
• Spring Boot, Google Guice
• Cucumber (BDD/automation testing)
• Terraform or Ansible (IaC)
• Hazelcast (distributed caching)