Senior Backend Developer

at  GFT Technologies SE

ABOUT GFT

GFT Technologies is a global leader in driving the digital transformation of the world’s foremost financial institutions. Our expertise extends to other sectors such as industry and insurance, where we leverage our robust consulting and implementation skills across pioneering technologies, including cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things for Industry 4.0, and blockchain. With our deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and scalable IT solutions, GFT enhances productivity in software development, providing clients with faster access to new IT applications and innovative business models while mitigating risk.
Since 2001, we have been pioneers of near-shore delivery, now boasting an international team spanning 16 countries and a global workforce of over 9000 professionals. GFT is recognized by industry analysts such as Everest Group as a leader among global mid-sized Service Integrators and ranks in the Top 20 for leading global Service Integrators in exponential technologies like Open Banking, Blockchain, Digital Banking, and App Services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in both Java and Python development.
• Profound knowledge in event processing and messaging queues, including experience with Kafka, Flink, and CEP technologies.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and proficient in managing Kubernetes environments.
• Demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis and familiarity with quantitative analytic frameworks.
• Skilled in the use of Prometheus and Grafana for time-series data visualization and monitoring.
• Experience in developing and maintaining reporting systems with a strong grasp of statistical report generation.
• Prior experience in a trading or financial environment is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

ABOUT US

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

• Develop and enhance applications utilizing Java and Python, with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Implement and maintain event processing and messaging queues, with expertise in Kafka, Flink, and Complex Event Processing (CEP) technologies.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Administer and optimize Kubernetes (k8s) clusters for container orchestration and management.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, leveraging a robust quantitative analytic framework to inform decision-making and improve system performance.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize tools like Prometheus and Grafana for effective time-series data visualization and monitoring.
• Create and manage statistical reports and reporting systems, ensuring they provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with various teams to automate and streamline trading, reconciliation, and analytics workflows.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for developed systems and applications.