Core Java Developer

A prominent multinational financial firm is seeking a Core Java Developer to join their team in New York, NY.

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Core Java development experience
• Server-side development experience with strong understanding of multithreading, JVM and garbage collectors
• Proficient in Java 8 Lambdas
• Middleware messaging experience, preferably with experience on a JMS platform (e.g. EMS, ActiveMQ) and/or Java NIO
• Experience developing large scale enterprise applications in a SOA architecture
• Strong OO design knowledge
• Experience of TDD or knowledge of unit testing and continuous integration
• Experience with databases, preferably Oracle and preferably using JDBC or Spring Framework
• Experience of the full development life cycle
• Experience working on Linux
• Able to interact with all functional roles on the team and contribute solutions and ideas to the problem space
• Highly motivated and a solid team player, while also capable of working independently

Preferred

• Electronic Trading, Fixed Income products, Basic bond math, CDS instruments experience
• Demonstrated use of Design Patterns
• Able to work effectively with clients and team members in other locations
• FIX protocol experience
• Strong communication skills