Java Software Engineer (Glasgow)

Key Responsibilities:

Support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle, including analysis, development, and testing

Develop new and enhance existing components in Java, with a focus on back-end application development

Collaborate with front-end developers on HTML5 and Angular application development

Contribute as a proactive member of an agile development team, focusing on efficient application delivery to meet business KPIs

Promote best practices in Test-Driven Development (TDD), development tools, and technologies

Actively participate in agile ceremonies and interact with business owners, stakeholders, and other teams across the global fleet

Gather and analyze requirements through constant interaction with front office business users

Collaborate with global and neighboring teams, including pricing and trade capture, to ensure effective system integration and development

Contribute to building a cloud-ready, horizontally scalable pricing system with zero downtime and single-click deployment capability

Help shape pricing and workflow strategy and tooling within the organization

Requirements:

Practical experience in building Java applications

Strong Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience

Proficiency with Agile development methodologies and systems engineering

Experience in build and release management principles, including continuous integration and continuous delivery

Knowledge of application integration, software design patterns, frameworks, and unit testing

Experience with automated testing, performance/memory analysis, and n-tier service-oriented architecture

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with global and cross-functional teams

Experience with sales and trading platforms or middle office trade processing systems in Equities, FX, Fixed Income, or Derivatives domain

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in equity derivatives product knowledge is advantageous

Familiarity with HTML5 and Angular for front-end development is a plus

Experience in pricing tools development or enhancements is beneficial

Job Type: Part-time