Java Developer (one-year contract, renewable)

An exciting Java Developer (one-year contract, renewable) job opportunity has become available at a leading bank.

About the Java Developer (one-year contract, renewable) Role:
As the Java Developer, you will be responsible for delivering quality software to tight timelines. This role is based in Singapore working in a dynamic global team with business analysts, project managers, business stakeholders and other technical experts across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work and liaise directly with the front office, middle office and various functions
• Work in an agile development environment
• Be familiar with CI/CD and devops
• Drive/facilitate requirements and development efforts
• Interact with the business users to gather requirements
• Design smart and scalable solutions following the bank's standards
• Coordinate with other teams in technology
• Provide second-line support
• Write efficient, clear code and be able to articulate what has been implemented and why
• Make sure that all software is incorporated into the CI/CD process in SABRE
• Quickly grasp and understand existing software

To succeed in this Java Developer (one-year contract, renewable) role, you must have a minimum of five years' experience in Java development.

Key Requirements:

• Five or more years of hands-on development experience with investment banking IT experience or in other technology areas
• Java 8 (essential streaming, map and reduce functions), multi-threading, and performance tuning in JVM is a plus
• Common understanding of data structure and algorithms
• Java Restful API design and development experience
• Oracle PL/SQL development background, SQL tuning knowledge is a plus
• Scripting programming experience in Linux shell is a plus
• SCRUM and Agile experience
• SSL, TCP/IP, and UDP knowledge is a plus
• Financial market domain knowledge related to FX and IR derivatives is a plus
• Experience/familiarity with control processes for FM platforms
• Investment banking experience is a strong plus
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Proactive, self-starter, autonomous
• Good team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple assignments
• Strong architectural and engineering background with experience in delivery
• Strong Java skills
• Strong knowledge of and previous experience in end-to-end design, development and subsequent support of large-scale data processing systems
• Familiarity and confidence working in an 'agile' development environment
• Able to drive/facilitate the requirements and development effort with the business
• An excellent developer with good software design principles, someone who writes robust code along with accompanying test suites
• Experienced developer with previous experience in the end-to-end design, development and support of large-scale data processing systems built on Oracle
• Functional programming experience is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a company with strong footprint within the region.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Excellent career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Java Developer (one-year contract, renewable) role.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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