Senior Java Developer

at  State Street Corporation

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a senior-level Java developer to join our team in Vancouver. The position will focus on developing core server components and APIs for our trading platform, written primarily in Java. You will work closely with your feature team, other dev teams, product management, QA and support through the full development lifecycle. You will use your knowledge of object-oriented design best practices and java performance to solve challenging problems in the trading systems space.

EDUCATION & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years’ experience developing high-performance Java-based solutions
• Experience in financial industry or trading systems is a plus

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

Currenex is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver market-leading trading functionality and infrastructure to our clients, who include most of the major financial institutions worldwide.
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 in our larger goal to 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As Senior Software Engineer, VP you will:

• Work independently and within team settings to analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions
• Participate in requirements analysis, system design and estimation efforts
• Develop applications leveraging various technologies - Java and SQL primarily, but potentially also Javascript, CSS and HTML
• Drive change through collaboration and influence, using industry best practices and your own good ideas
• Clearly communicate complex technical subjects, both in formal and informal settings.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent object-oriented design skills
• Excellent understanding of the Java language and its performance and memory management
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Expertise or interest in high-performance, low-latency, systems
• Expertise or interest in financial or trading systems
• Expertise or interest in Linux
• Ability to learn quickly
• A positive attitude, ownership mindset and curiosity about technolog