Senior Java Software Engineer – Credit Derivatives Trading Systems

Senior Java Software Engineer – Credit Derivatives Trading Systems
Unleash innovation in trading technology — shape the future of Credit and IR derivatives!
Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week).
As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global leader in foreign exchange markets. The Commodities IT team develops cutting-edge Front Office applications to support commodities trading, leveraging agile methodologies and advanced market technology. This senior role is part of the Credit VS – Qilin team, focusing on creating and enhancing trading systems for Credit and IR derivatives, enabling real-time risk management and operational excellence.
Your main responsibilities:
– Build high-end solutions using market-leading technology stacks across trading workflows
– Act as Application Specialist for front-to-back systems related to Credit derivatives and IR derivatives trading
– Propose and implement sustainable tooling infrastructure, including DevOps, release management, resiliency, and monitoring
– Contribute to the evolution of existing tech stacks and improvement of processes
– Engage in design review forums, representing application architecture and innovations
– Collaborate with IT management and engineering teams to enable effective trading workflows and risk controls
You're ideal for this role if you have:
– 7+ years of experience in Java back-end development, with expertise in RESTful APIs and microservices
– Proven experience in high-availability service architecture
– Strong skills in SQL and practical knowledge of databases like PostgreSQL or Sybase
– Hands-on experience with AI tooling and models in day-to-day tasks
– Experience leading the delivery of Java-based services or modules
– Excellent communication skills in English, including meetings and presentations
– Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
– A fast learner with curiosity and a passion for new technologies
– Ability to perform calmly under pressure
– A team-oriented mindset
It is a strong plus if you have:
– Production support experience
– Knowledge of Agile development, CI/CD processes
– Domain expertise in banking or financial markets
Language Required for the role:
– Fluent English
Eligibility for the role:
– Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.
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