Full stack Java

Luxoft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in New York, NY seeks a highly technical Java developer to contribute to a modular, end-to-end trade management platform for the financial markets infrastructure sector. You will design and implement backend services, collaborate with frontend teams, and ensure robust, scalable systems.

The role requires 5-8+ years of software engineering experience, strong Java fundamentals, Spring Boot, REST APIs, React, SQL, and Linux expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong Java fundamentals including modern features and memory management.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+)/Spring Boot 3.x.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Knowledge of React integration with backend services.
• Solid SQL/PostgreSQL experience and data modeling skills.
• Proficiency with Git and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Commitment to clean code, unit testing and code reviews.
• Familiar with Agile development practices.
• Comfortable in Linux/Unix environments.
• 5-8+ years of software engineering experience; finance domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications.
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices.
• Participates in technical design discussions with senior engineers and architects.
• Collaborates with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components.
• Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Translates user stories into technical tasks and delivers within timelines.
• Works in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers.
• Maintains and improves existing systems ensuring stability and reliability.
• Builds positive relationships within the team and communicates technical concepts clearly.
• Keeps up-to-date with modern technologies and frameworks.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

React

SQL/PostgreSQL

Git

Maven/Gradle

Unit testing

Agile

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Our Client is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Their purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Team is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Java developer. Our group is focused on bringing a new level of efficiency, transparency and openness to the trading process by building a collaborative community of investors, brokers, technology firms and content providers.

Through our modular, end-to-end trade management platform, users can: execute everything from simple single stock trades to complex strategies across markets and time zones and manage their risk throughout the trade lifecycle; access our growing network of execution brokers to route Equities, Futures or Options orders globally, as well as dozens of integrated prime and clearing brokers through our growing suite of middle office tools; and collaborate with our broker and vendor partners, who are able to efficiently plug into our platform to reach our community.

Compensation for NYC: 110000 - 140000 USD Gross Per Year based on your interview results.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices
• Participates in technical design discussions and collaborates with senior engineers and architects
• Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components
• Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications
• Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within agreed timelines
• Collaborates effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers
• Maintains and improves existing systems while ensuring stability and reliability
• Builds positive relationships within the team and contributes to a collaborative environment
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Continuously develops technical expertise and stays up to date with modern technologies and frameworks

Mandatory Skills Description

• Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred) including core concepts (collections, concurrency, memory management)
• Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle)
• Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code review
• Familiar with Agile development practice
• Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environment
• 5-8+ years of software engineering experienc
• Experience with trading platforms is preferred; however, candidates with broader financial services systems experience will also be considere