Lead Java Developer

Job Title:

Lead Java Developer – Capital Markets

Experience:

9–15 years

Location:

Remote from India

Notice Period:

Immediate

About the Role:

We are hiring a

Lead Java Developer

to spearhead the design and development of high-performance trading and post-trade systems for a leading global investment bank. This role is a

hybrid of strong individual technical contribution and team leadership

, requiring expertise in capital markets technology, microservices architecture, and team/project delivery.You will collaborate with global stakeholders, mentor junior developers, and ensure scalable and regulatory-compliant solutions are delivered on time.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mission-critical capital markets platforms using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Drive technical discussions, define coding standards, and perform architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and traders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide and mentor a team of developers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to development, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Manage delivery timelines, Agile ceremonies, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met in application design and execution.
• Support production deployments and incident resolution when required.
  

Key Requirements:

• 9–15 years of strong Java development experience (Java 8 or above).
• Expertise in Spring Boot, REST APIs, multithreading, and microservices.
• Deep understanding of capital markets instruments – Bonds, Equities, Derivatives, FX, etc.
• Experience with messaging technologies like Kafka, JMS, or MQ.
• Strong database experience (Oracle/PostgreSQL), performance tuning, stored procedures.
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring development teams.
• Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum-based delivery environments.
  

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
• Experience with in-memory data grids (Hazelcast, Redis).
• Knowledge of regulatory systems and reporting (MiFID II, EMIR).
• Prior experience with UK or Canadian banking systems.
  

Other Details:

This is a completely remote position based in India, ideal for a professional looking to contribute to high-impact projects in the capital markets sector.