Java Backend Engineer - Investment Bank - Equities Team

A leading investment bank is offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join the Trading & Sales-focused team within the Equity Structured Scalability group, working on multi-year, strategic, and greenfield projects. They are seeking a dynamic Java and/or full stack Java developer who is passionate about collaborating with front office desks and stakeholders to understand their requirements. The successful candidate will work with a global team to implement changes and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of features. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a team player who can thrive in a strong technical environment and contribute to the evolution of the platform, supporting the increasing demands of the business while navigating complex global regulations. Responsibilities: Collaborate in an Agile environment with users from Sales, Trading, Operations, and Finance, while working alongside the Strats team to strategically enhance our structured products representation and the associated front-to-back systems. Participate in the full development lifecycle of projects, ensuring iterative delivery of value to stakeholders. Engage with colleagues and technologists globally to improve both the platforms resiliency and scalability. Provide Level 3 support to platform users during regional hours. Required Skills: Extensive knowledge and solid commercial experience with Java 8+. Basic SQL experience. Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration platforms. Strong architectural knowledge and experience working within frameworks and distributed environments. A desire to learn new technologies and gain business domain knowledge. A pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a front office environment. Desired Skills (not essential): Proficiency in HTML5 technologies, Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Experience with Scala. Knowledge of the equity derivatives and structured products business domain. Familiarity with connectivity, pricing, pre-trade workflow, trade capture, or post-trade systems in Equities, FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives. Experience collaborating with quantitative analysts or strategists. Originally posted on Himalayas