Senior Java Software Engineer

Ascendion Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Java Developer with over a decade of experience in software development. This role involves delivering high-performing, stable code and collaborating with global teams to create innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong grasp of modern software architecture, including REST APIs and cloud platforms like AWS. If you are passionate about clean coding practices and have experience in a large financial institution, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Java.
• Prior experience in a global financial institution or trading technology firm.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient and stable code that meets business requirements.
• Participate in design sessions to create solutions for the business.

Skills

Java (17+)

REST APIs

Kafka

TDD

BDD

Relational Databases

AWS

Spring

Guice

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver efficient, high performing and stable code that meets business requirements.
• Hands-on development of user stories and work closely with development teams across geographical locations.
• Participate in technical and functional design sessions to create solutions for our business.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of core Java (17+) and passionate about writing clean code.
• Good understanding of modern software architecture e.g. real-time platforms, rest APIs etc.
• Understanding of next generation messaging technologies e.g. Kafka.
• Practice TDD and BDD engineering techniques.
• Understanding of relational databases.
• Understanding of cloud platforms e.g. AWS.
• Understanding of Java IOC frameworks such as Spring or Guice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience in software development of Java.
• Prior experience working at a large tier global financial institution or trading technology firm.
• (Preferred Qualification) Understanding of Equities and Fixed Income.