Senior Java Developer

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Java Software Developer with a good understanding of financial services especially Equities & Futures Trading domain. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong Java background and a keen interest or experience in trading systems.

You will work closely with technical leads based in Pune and Hong Kong, contributing to the development and integration of proprietary QA automation frameworks. The focus is on enhancing testing capabilities through Cucumber integration, without reliance on traditional QA tools or database testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand software requirements, particularly in the Equities & Futures Trading domain context.
  
• Develop and maintain Java-based components for trading applications.
  
• Collaborate with leads in Pune and Hong Kong to integrate Cucumber into home-grown QA automation frameworks.
  
• Support testing and validation of trading workflows without using external QA or automation tools.
  
• Write unit tests using frameworks like JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability.
  
• Ensure high performance and reliability of trading systems through robust code and integration practices.
  
• Contribute to Agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  
• Participate in peer code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding best practices.
  
• Apply Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles to develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.
  
• Create and maintain data models to support application functionality, optimize SQL queries and database interactions to ensure data integrity and performance.
  

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Strong proficiency and experience (6+ years) working as a Java Developer in product development and/or services environment.
  
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber and behavior-driven development (BDD).
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
  
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles.
  
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  
• Good understanding of Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards tackling challenges.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience or understanding of trading systems (Equities/Futures preferred).
  
• Familiarity with custom QA frameworks is a plus.