JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and cloud-native application development. This role will play a key part in designing, building, and scaling large, complex applications within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate has deep technical experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide and collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a bachelors degree; or 6 years with a masters degree; or 3 years with a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Expert-level proficiency in Java programming and writing testable code
• Strong knowledge of version control systems such as GitLab or Bitbucket, including merge methodologies
• Experience with database technologies including Oracle, RDS, and DynamoDB
• Demonstrated success in designing and developing APIs and test harnesses
• Hands-on experience with distributed system design, algorithms, scaling, UML principles, and large-scale application architecture
• Proven background building scalable, cloud-native applications in AWS infrastructure
• Test automation framework experience with Cypress.io, TestRail, Selenium, and Jenkins
• Experience in risk industry or payment application development

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree required (Computer Science or related field); advanced degrees considered
• Equivalent work experience accepted in place of formal education

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-native applications deployed in AWS environments
• Write efficient, testable code in Java while ensuring compliance with SDLC best practices
• Develop APIs, test harnesses, and automation test scripts to support full cycle engineering
• Author architecture and design documentation to guide development efforts and ensure alignment with best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly, even outside of core domain expertise
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business partners to deliver high-quality solutions
• Work directly with a team of 10 engineers, providing technical leadership and mentoring when needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration, version control, and deployment processes