Lead Java Developer - Director
About The Position
We are seeking a highly driven technologist with strong technical and analytic skills in applications development to work on complex projects requiring specialized technical knowledge. This role will serve as a technical lead to solve complex application development tasks and mentor the team for success. The individual will also interact with product owners to determine requirements and ensure correct and timely implementation, working with Business Analysts and Tech Delivery Management. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, new features, systems enhancements, improvements, and monitoring to increase systems efficiency and resiliency. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Software Engineering position at the Director level, part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Java, Spring, Spring Boot
- Experience in developing prototypes, third party service integration
- Strong experience with multi-threading and networking protocols (TCP/IP, WebSocket, Multicast)
- Practical experience and understanding of low latency messaging middleware
- Practical experience working within the Scrum Framework and Agile methodologies
- High proficiency in a Linux environment
- Experience with common tools including Git, Maven, Jenkins, Teams, JIRA
- Strong communication with exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated, highly organized, team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn quickly and work independently
- Experience working with Streaming Technologies is highly desirable
- Experience developing applications for financial markets with understanding of Equities, Futures, Options is desirable
- Experience working with AMQ, Kafka or other messaging brokers, and IMDG distributed caching solutions such as Hazel Cast are a plus
- Practical experience with relational databases (Oracle, Sybase) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Java based applications
- Codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements complex software applications
- Creates prototypes
- Interface with product team to gather requirements
- Escalate and communicate issues to stakeholders
- Resolve issues that other junior or less experienced team members are unable to solve
- Provide technical solutions to problems encountered in the team
- Review the work done by other team members to make sure it adheres to the coding and security standards
- Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous application development issues
- Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency and resiliency
Benefits
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Day Care Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability and Other Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Short/Long Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
