Java Developer

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and enhance cutting-edge trading platforms. The role requires over 7 years of relevant experience and expertise in Java, alongside a strong educational background in Computer Science or similar fields. Prospective candidates should be capable of driving strategic innovations in the Global Markets trading space, leveraging advanced technical skills and collaborative abilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Java Developer or Software Engineer.
• Proven expertise as a Java SME.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Proficiency in Spring, Maven, Tomcat, Java, React.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting-edge trading platforms powered by analytics and models.
• Collaborate with traders to refine strategies and introduce technology-driven innovations.
• Conduct academic research and simulations to validate trading strategies.

Skills

Java Development

Software Engineering

Mentoring

Spring

Maven

Tomcat

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance

Tools

Pandas

SQL

Tableau

Job description

SUMMARY

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

RECRUITER

Penny The Recruiter
Job Ref : PR / RN
Date posted : Monday, July 14,

POSITION INFO: WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing cutting-edge trading platforms powered by market analytics, execution strategies, and pricing/risk models.
• Your work will directly influence strategic decision‑making and drive innovation in the Global Markets trading space.
• Develop and enhance algorithmic trading platforms with a focus on performance, analytics, and risk management.
• Collaborate with traders to refine strategies and introduce technology‑driven innovations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and risk reduction.
• Translate trader requirements into technical solutions and deliver robust, scalable code.
• Conduct academic research, data mining, and simulations to validate trading strategies.
• Ensure platform stability and provide real‑time support.
• Perform integration / unit testing and manage change rollouts.
• Generate analytics for continuous improvement and monitoring.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or related field.

PREFERRED

ACI Dealing Certificate, RPEs.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 7+ years as a Java Developer or Software Engineer.
• Proven expertise as a Java SME.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Proficiency in Spring, Maven, Tomcat, Java, React.

ADVANTAGEOUS

FIX protocol knowledge, technical architecture, multi‑threading, low‑latency systems.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Advanced programming in Java, C++ or any object‑oriented language for high‑performance systems.
• Machine learning / statistical modelling for algorithm enhancement.
• Low‑latency optimisation: memory management, concurrency, multithreading.
• Market microstructure and order flow analysis.
• Time‑series and advanced database management.
• Backtesting frameworks and simulation tools.
• Data analysis and visualization (Pandas, SQL, Tableau).

API DEVELOPMENT

RESTful, WebSocket, FIX.

NOTE

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.