Location: Belfast (with relocation allowance at discretion)
Onsite Presence: Hybrid working / 3 days in-office
Industry: Financial Services
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 12 month contract (likely extensions - 3 year programme of work)
Role Overview
We are looking for Java software engineers in Belfast to work with our clients Market Technology organisation, tasked with building and supporting platforms across front to back trade lifecycle and support the banks QA function.
Responsibilities
Define the architecture, design, development, code review, pairing, testing, and maintenance of applications.
Design and implement scalable applications and services with a solid focus on quality, continuous integration, and deployment.
Write testable code following clean coding and design principles, instilling best engineering practices across the wider firm.
Perform code reviews and contribute to the overall quality, maintainability, and testability of software developed.
Adapt to changes in priorities and requirements.
Work closely with clients and stakeholders to define feature requirements and deliver a product that materially impacts the business and improves the end-user experience.
Collaborate with teams to form a good working culture and continuously adapt to different working environments.
Essential Skills And Experience
Extensive Java software development experience.
Full Stack developer
Strong knowledge of JVM languages (Java / Kotlin / Scala) and RESTful web services, including data interchange formats such as XML, JSON, Avro.
Experience working with Git source code management.
Good understanding of clean coding and design principles.
Proficiency in code quality measurements using tools like Sonar.
A team player comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity and problem-solving.
Beneficial Skills And Experience
Experience with UI frameworks such as React or Angular.
Experience in Financial industry i.e. Payment, Receivables, and Wholesale Banking in particular knowledge of Equity Derivatives/Cash Equities products & product lifecycle.
