Java developer

Job description:

• You will work in the sub-team developing the in-house back-end and the web GUI for Prisma reference data management (RDS – Reference Data Service).
• The system runs on Linux (RedHat), employing distributed and parallel processing as well as high-availability features.
• The main RDS component is written in Java, running on JBoss embedded in a Linux environment.
• This component uses Spring, ActiveMQ, Hibernate, and MySQL.
• The RDS system also contains several REST-based microservices and stand-alone applications written in Java.
• These services use the following technologies: Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, OpenAPI, and Apache Tomcat.
• Python and bash are used for auxiliary scripting.
• Develop, test, maintain/support, and improve the Prisma RDS software
• Proactively cooperate with team members, business analysts, and other stakeholders
• Support the technical maintenance team as necessary
• Manage your own project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

Requirements:

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• Critical thinking, ability to identify problems and propose solutions, teamwork, proactivity
• Willingness to learn
• English is essential
• Software development:
• Strong Java object-oriented programming skills
• Experience working with SQL relational databases
• Development and scripting experience under Unix/Linux
• Knowledge of data modeling and distributed systems (communication)
• Familiarity with code management systems (e.g. Git)

Advantage:

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• C++ programming skills (enables rotation opportunity within Margining Services team)
• Experience with messaging (ActiveMQ, AMQP, or similar)
• Experience with Linux scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
• Interest and/or background in the financial industry, derivatives, or securities trading
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• Additionally, you need to be a team player with a sense of humor, good communication, and collaboration skills, motivated and flexible
• German language