Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Our client, a leading provider of financial data, is searching for a Senior Software Engineer.

Project Description:

Our project aims to modernize our system by transitioning from a single-server architecture to microservices and updating our user interface. This transformation will enhance scalability, flexibility, and user experience, positioning our system to better meet evolving business needs.

Migrating Services:

Transition services currently running on a single server into micro-services.

Utilize Spring Boot for the new micro-services.

Rewrite the data access layer to support either Oracle or Postgres as the underlying database.

Rewriting Legacy GWT Screens:

Use Angular to rewrite some of our legacy GWT screens.

Use the existing GWT screens as a reference to enhance the user experience (UX) for the new Angular screens.

Position Responsibilities:

Dive into existing code and work with stakeholders to understand its feature requirements and propose refactoring solutions.

Implement data ingestion, storage, and processing frameworks leveraging Java, Spring and Kafka.

Design and develop APIs and services for internal and external consumption.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analysts and other engineers to design and implement robust data migration strategies.

Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security throughout the data lifecycle by implementing appropriate monitoring, logging, and governance mechanisms.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to performance, scalability and availability.

Tech Stack:

Language: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular

Storage/Cache: Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, S3

Messaging: Kafka

Basic Qualifications:

4+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on building data intensive applications

Strong proficiency in the latest Java and Spring framework.

Solid understanding of database systems and SQL

Building microservices in Java, Spring Framework and its related technologies

Prior UI development experience in modern UI technologies such as TypeScript, Vue3 or Angular.

Prior contributions to system design and architecture and scaling fault-tolerant, distributed systems.

A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, similar field of study or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience of refactoring and replacing existing applications from both back end to front end.

Prior experience of smooth data migration from legacy to refactored data applications.