Senior Java Developer

Esprow; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexitime work hours

Complimentary coffee/tea and snacks

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Esprow is seeking a Senior Java developer in New York to design and deliver high-quality code, focusing on their core product. Responsibilities include proactive feature development, problem solving in multi-threaded environments, and collaboration with the development team. Ideal candidates possess strong Java skills, knowledge of design patterns, and experience with tools like Maven and Jenkins. The position offers a full-time role with a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong core Java experience required.
• Solid understanding of OO concepts and design patterns.
• Extensive experience with multi-threaded development.
• Experience with dependency and build management tools.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features and improvements for Esprow’s main product.
• Solve problems related to multi-threading, networking, financial messaging APIs.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and collaborate with the team.
• Document responsibilities and share knowledge with the team.
• Assist Support Team with technical issues when needed.

Skills

Strong core Java experience

Understanding of OO concepts and design patterns

Multi-threaded development experience

Experience with Maven, Artifactory, Jenkins

Basic English communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Spring Framework

Eclipse RCP

Messaging middleware (ActiveMQ, Tibco, Solace)

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a talented, Senior Java developer, responsible for designing and delivering high-quality code based on business requirements and Esprow’s internal technology roadmap. You must be able to take ownership of your work, including some testing and support phases, and follow through every step required until delivery is achieved. The job requires good communication skills, the ability to work independently, in a small team environment, to deliver on-time and on-quality work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take a proactive role in the design and development of new features and improvements for Esprow’s main product and core platform.
• Solve challenging problems related to multi-threading, networking, financial messaging APIs, UI, and client use-cases.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, where required.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager and the Development Team.
• Document own area of responsibility and code. Share knowledge with the rest of the team.
• Suggest product and process improvements.
• Assist in maintenance and improvement of the development infrastructure.
• Assist Support Team in resolving escalated technical issues of clients, when needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong core Java experience.
• Solid understanding of OO concepts, knowledge of design patterns, and ability to write clean code.
• Extensive experience with multi-threaded development.
• Experience with dependency and build management tools (Maven, Artifactory, Jenkins) and code reviews.
• Be a fast learner and able to take ownership of product areas.
• Basic level (or higher) of English.
• Bachelor's/College Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.

Bonus Skills (optional, but would be a Plus)

• Network programming in Java (Netty, MINA).
• Experience with financial messaging protocols (e.g. FIX).
• Experience with messaging middleware (e.g. ActiveMQ, Tibco, Solace, etc.).
• Experience with the Spring Framework (Boot, MVC, Security, Hibernate, REST).
• Experience with the Eclipse RCP 3 & 4 and JFace/SWT APIs, and the Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF).

Ideal Personality

• Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Able to work independently, and proactively against multiple deadlines.
• A positive personality and attitude – ability to derive satisfaction from their job.
• Someone who can bring external knowledge to the team and seeks to continually improve themselves.
• Someone who can create a positive environment and strong team bonds.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Full time permanent position (onsite or remote).
• Five days’ working week [9am to 6pm – with flexitime].
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Complimentary coffee/tea and snacks (for onsite position).
• Professional, efficient, and friendly team.
• Training and professional growth.
• Career path in a fast-growing technology company within global markets.

Degree of Autonomy & Level of Authority

Working under the supervision of the Project Manager and able to undertake the necessary work very much independently once it’s scoped out. We have an open, friendly environment with minimal bureaucracy, where everyone gets involved with different aspects of the technology and is free to voice their opinion.