Senior Java Application Developer (Electronic Trading Platform Development) - Senior Manager

Global Link, a division of State Street Global Market, is a leader in providing electronic trading platforms for multiple asset classes.  Our platforms are used by 19 of the top 20 largest asset managers to execute trades, as well as manage post trade settlement processes.

The team develops sophisticated electronic trading systems handling hundreds of billions of dollars in AUM. The products are built on Java, Node.js and Oracle on the server side and modern web technologies on the front end.  The product suite is expanding both vertically with new features and also horizontally into other businesses and new asset classes. We’re also in a major re-architecture effort in adopting microservices architecture and AWS/Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate is a senior Java developer with excellent JEE, messaging and database development experience. Knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes is highly desirable.

What you will be responsible for:

• Work with the team to define high-level technical requirements and architecture for the back-end services.
• Develop new application features and enhance existing ones.
• Develop relevant documentation and diagrams.
• Work with other teams for deployment, testing, training and production support.
• Integration with front-end development/services.
• Ensure that development, coding, privacy and security standards are adhered to at all times.

Qualifications:

• Great knowledge and experience with core java 12+ and JEE technologies such as concurrency, JDBC, Spring, Hibernate/JPA etc.
• Strong skills with Object Oriented design and code refactoring. Great knowledge and experience of functional and reactive programming (FRP) is highly desirable.
• Write clean and quality code.
• Great knowledge and experience with data modeling and database development (SQL, PL/SQL).
• Good knowledge and experience of microservices architecture and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills and work ethics.
• Passionate about professional software development.

Further Notes:

• This is a hands-on developer positions within a small elite development team that moves very fast.
• Among all technical skills, Core java knowledge and experience as well as Object Oriented Design skills is mandatory.
• JEE including JDBC, Spring, JPA/Hibernate.
• Microservices architecture
• Kubernetes experience.
• Knowledge and experience with messaging (RabbitMQ/Kafka), Redis, websocket is a big plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join a cutting-edge technology team with a product that is experiencing rapid growth.  We offer competitive compensation package and flexible work hour.

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Why this role is important to us:

State Street Global Market - GlobalLink - BestX® is a technology company, delivering independent open-architecture real-time analytics, that operate autonomously from any liquidity provider or execution venue. Our analytics create a level playing field across which clients can assess and compare the quality of their FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities and Crypto trades and demonstrate best execution. We are recognized by more than 140 clients as the Industry Standard for TCA & Best Execution Analytics. Our Clients are Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, Banks & Sovereign Wealth Funds. We help Clients to Define, Achieve, Evidence and Record a process of Best Execution. Founded in 2016, BestX has won the Risk Market Technology Award for Best Execution product of the year 6 times since 2017.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street:

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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