Senior Software Development Engineer (FinTech) at EquiLend Europe Limited
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, SQL, RESTful APIs, Database design, Performance tuning, Data structures, Algorithms, Design patterns, Unit testing, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Troubleshooting

Industry

Financial Services

Description
About the role We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join us in Chandigarh as part of the team building our Spire platform, a SaaS application that powers critical financial services around the globe. You will work on high-performance backend systems that enable our clients to trade and manage assets more effectively, contributing directly to the evolution of our technology offering. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product leads, engineers, and client-facing teams to design, build, and scale backend services that form the backbone of our platform. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise in Java and microservices to a fast-paced environment where your work has visible impact on global markets. What you’ll do Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Build and optimise RESTful APIs that integrate seamlessly with internal systems and external services. Write efficient SQL queries and apply database optimisation skills for high-volume financial systems. Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to deliver clean and maintainable code. Contribute to architecture discussions and help shape the technical roadmap for the Spire platform. Implement best practices including unit testing, code reviews, CI/CD automation, and troubleshooting live production systems. Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and support teams to ensure high-quality releases. Mentor junior developers and share knowledge across the engineering team. What we’re looking for 4+ years of commercial experience in Java development, with strong hands-on expertise in Spring Boot. Strong proficiency in SQL, database design, and performance tuning. Proven experience designing and delivering microservices and REST APIs at scale. Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures. Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or Mockito, and build tools like Maven or Gradle. Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and version control (Git). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively. Exposure to front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, or React is an advantage. Benefits Variable Pay: Annual performance related variable pay award on top of your fixed CTC to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success. Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of paid vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid work policy requires all employees to work from the office approximately 3 days per week (50 work from home days per 6 months annually). Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day. Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment. Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year Relocation Assistance: If you’re relocating from more than 40 miles away, we provide hotel accommodation and travel ticket reimbursement to help ensure a smooth transition. About EquiLend EquiLend is a global financial technology firm at the center of the securities finance industry. Since 2001, we have built the infrastructure that financial institutions rely on to trade, manage, and report. This includes products such as our NGT trading platform, Post Trade Suite, DataLend market intelligence, RegTech solutions, and EquiLend Clearing Services. We operate across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, working with banks, broker dealers, asset managers, and custodians to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and automation to the securities finance lifecycle. Our teams combine deep market expertise with a focus on building technology that works at scale, under real-world conditions, for some of the world's most demanding financial institutions. EquiLend is Great Place to Work Certified™ in the U.S., UK, Ireland, and India, and has been recognized as Global Data Provider of the Year and Regulatory Solution of the Year at the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2025. Diversity & Inclusion We know that the best solutions come from teams that bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking to the table. At EquiLend, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and aim to reflect this in how we hire, develop, and support our people. We are actively working to ensure our teams are as diverse as the global markets and clients we serve. That means creating an environment where different viewpoints are sought out and where people can do their best work regardless of background. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to make it happen. #LI-Hybrid

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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize high-performance financial systems and RESTful APIs.
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