Job Description

Senior Java Developer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to oversee and contribute to the development of corporate technology solutions in Singapore.


You will be working on the CoreData technology stack, which serves as the backbone of our data warehouse which is the single source of truth for financial data produced throughout the firm. You will be an integral part of the team, responsible for helping to evolve and support our Data Service, BI architecture, and tools. The current technology stack is Linux-based, running within AWS, and built upon Spark EMR, Scala, Kafka, Java, and Angular to provide a modern streaming and scalable platform.


In addition to development responsibilities, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining critical systems, ensuring stability and reliability across the firm's technology landscape. The right candidate will be seeking to share ideas, innovate and committed to delivering business value. This role is a unique blend of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities within a collaborative business focused environment

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Technical Contribution:

Actively participate in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions, with a focus on microservices architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring robust and efficient systems. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the team. Our tech stack and business domain is complex, provide technical guidance and support to team members

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and senior management, to understand requirements and align technical solutions with organizational goals. Build and maintain strong relationships across departments to ensure effective communication and alignment on project objectives. Ownership, act as the primary point of contact for the changes you are delivering.

Technical Strategy & Architecture:

Define and enforce best practices for software development, architecture, and system integration, with a focus on microservices as the core model. Drive the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry standards. Oversee the migration and enhancement of legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration into the broader corporate technology landscape.

Operational Excellence & Support:

Monitor and improve system performance, ensuring stability and reliability in a fast-paced environment. Provide ongoing support for critical systems, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and proactive maintenance to ensure system health and uptime. Establish and enforce policies, metrics, and KPIs to proactively manage and optimize workflows. Ensure adherence to production change review processes and maintain system health during new builds and deployments.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency in designing and developing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable architectures. Comfortable undertaking Code Reviews and reviewing Pull Requests.

Leadership Skills

: Experience of leading and owning projects/initiatives, designing, estimating and collaborating with developers to deliver. Mentoring and onboarding new team members

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels.

Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Desirable Qualifications

Industry Experience:

Exposure to financial services / trading environments.

Technical Knowledge:

+ Proficiency in Java with the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies, specifically Spark EMR, Kafka, Scala and Angular.
+ Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment management
+ Familiarity with database technologies, including Postgres, Snowflake, Redshift, and other modern data platforms.
+ Experience with Apache Spark and Scala for big data processing and distributed computing.
+ Experience with high-performance computing, automation, and optimization techniques.
+ Knowledge of AWS Cloud services and their integration with microservices-based systems.
+ Exposure to AI tools for coding optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements.
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Leadership Skills

: Experience of undertaking team performance reviews/feedback.