We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
Our Backend Engineering team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the robustness, speed, and security of our Product. Dedicated to enhancing performance, providing a best-in-class user experience, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding data, the team’s efforts directly impact our ability to offer clients a seamless and secure trading journey.
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for developing and optimising our backend systems that power our Product. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems, with a focus on enhancing the performance and user experience for our clients.
Experience & Domain Knowledge Requirements:
Backend: Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server modelFinancial Applications Proficiency: Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas is a mustScalability Technologies: Knowledge about technologies that allow for platform scaling to handle sudden influxes of user activities or transactionsHigh-Performance Platforms: Experience in designing, building, and optimising high-performance systems is a plusSecurity: Knowledge of potential threats and security measures for transactional data is a plus
Technical skills requirements:
Java and Spring: Strong experience with Java Core technologies and knowledge of the Spring frameworkDatabase Mastery: Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL)Asynchronous Programming: Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in asynchronous programming methodsVersion Control & Development Practices: Proficiency in Git Flow and XP practicesOperational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience with Ops activities, Kubernetes, pipelines, and modern CI/CD patterns and strategiesCloud Platforms: Understanding of the Cloud Native applications principles and basic knowledge of resources and use cases for public cloud (AWS, Azure, and GCP)Events streaming: Understanding of the event driven architecture (Kafka or similar solutions)Language: Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR)
Soft skills requirements:
Communication: Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations and productAnalytical thinking: Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert it to the taskAdaptability to Rapid Changes: Demonstrated capability to adjust to quick technological shifts and evolving business requirementsOwnership and Accountability: Readiness to take ownership of tasks, issues as well as demonstrate accountability of the results and outcome
Nice to have:
Trading Systems: This would be a plus to have experience in developing core trading services, implementing real-time financial trading services, risk-based calculation algorithms, and designing low-latency, high-availability serviceScala and Akka: Experience with Scala and Akka is big plusCrypto: Understanding and practical experience of blockchain fundamentals and platformsPerformance: Knowledge of JVM performance optimization practicesThird-party systems: Proficiency in MetaTrader platform development and integration
What you will get in return:
Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you—because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
