Junior Java Developer

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development: 
• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise-level Java applications. 
• Leverage the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) to build scalable and secure solutions. 
• Write efficient, high-performance SQL queries and optimize database interactions. 
• Develop multi-threaded applications to handle concurrent operations. 


• Test-Driven Development (TDD): 
• Write clean, testable code following TDD principles. 
• Develop and maintain robust unit tests and integration tests. 
• Ensure code quality through automated testing and peer code reviews. 


• Domain-Specific Solutions: 
• Work on financial systems such as trading platforms, risk management tools, and settlement systems. 
• Optimize applications for performance and low latency, critical for investment banking operations.


• Collaboration & Leadership: 
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery. 


• Continuous Improvement: 
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in financial technology. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have: 
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in Java development. 
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security). 
• Knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning. 
• Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests. 
• Strong experience with multi-threading, concurrent programming, and low-latency systems. 
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and architectural principles. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 


• Preferred: 
• Prior experience in the investment banking domain or financial services. 
• Familiarity with FIX protocol, trading platforms, or risk management systems. 
• Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ. 
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools. 
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.