Senior Software Developer

Company Overview

Our technology solutions deliver efficiency, automation and connectivity in the global securities finance marketplace for more than 200 financial institutions around the globe, including agent lenders, broker-dealers, beneficial owners and hedge funds. The result is a global network of counterparties from all segments of the securities finance market joined together on our centralized platform.

Team Overview

Join us as a Senior Software Developer in Chandigarh working on our SaaS application written in Java. You will work on high-performance backend financial services systems, shaping our Spire platform’s evolution while collaborating with product leads, engineers, and client-facing teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs to ensure seamless integration with internal systems and third-party services.
• Write efficient SQL queries and apply strong database optimisation skills for high-volume systems.
• Apply knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to deliver clean, maintainable code.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and drive the technical roadmap of the Spire platform.
• Implement best practices including unit testing, code reviews, CI/CD automation, and troubleshooting live systems.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and support teams to deliver high-quality releases.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
  

Required Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java development with Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in SQL, database design, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to design and deliver microservices and REST APIs at scale.
• Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and build tools (Maven, Gradle).
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular/React) is a plus.
  

Role Location Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work policy requires all employees to work from the office approximately 3 days per week (50 work from home days per 6 months annually).
• Relocation Assistance: If you’re relocating from more than 40 miles away, we provide hotel accommodation and travel ticket reimbursement to help ensure a smooth transition.
• Variable Pay: Annual performance related variable pay award to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of 30 paid vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.
• Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year.
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.