Senior Java Engineer: Trading Platforms & Low-Latency

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

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.