Job Responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Build microservice-based forex brokerage system, bearing in mind scalability, security, and performance of the software, in an orchestrated (k8s) and modular environment
• Backend Development: Develop robust and scalable, stateless microservice backend components and APIs using Java, adhering to coding standards, best practices, and industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Quarkus, Docker).
• Database Design: Design and optimize database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and integrity for the forex brokerage software. (MariaDB Galera cluster)
• Integration and API Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the forex brokerage software with external systems, such as market data providers, trading platforms, and payment gateways, through RESTful APIs.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks, conduct profiling and code optimizations, and ensure efficient resource utilization to deliver a highly responsive and scalable software solution.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA engineers to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, conduct unit testing, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software releases. Ensure product quality standards used within the team are maintained or improved.
• Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing: Investigate and debug complex technical issues, provide timely resolutions, and collaborate with the support team to address customer-reported issues effectively.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including system design, API documentation, and development guidelines, ensuring knowledge sharing and smooth onboarding of new team members.
• Continuous improvement: challenge the status quo (technologies and/or processes) to help improve delivery within the team

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Java Development Expertise: Extensive experience (2+ years) in Java development, with a strong understanding of core Java concepts, microservices, event queues and multi-master databases and familiarity with popular frameworks (e.g., k8s, docker, kafka etc.).
• Database Experience: Proficiency in database concepts, SQL, and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and nosql databases (e.g., mongoDB).
• Software Development Lifecycle: Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum, and experience working in an iterative development environment with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address technical challenges, debug complex issues, and optimize system performance.
• Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and participate in team discussions and decision-making.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying updated with the latest Java and software development trends, tools, and frameworks, and a commitment to continuously improving technical skills and knowledge.
• Good English language skills are a must.

Advantages:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the financial market or the forex brokerage ecosystem
• Development experience based on modeling (UML and Sysml)
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Cross-regional and remote project work experience is preferred
• Added Advantage: Proficient in Mandarin/Chinese

What We Offer:

• Benefit package (cafeteria)
• Flexible work hours, home office
• Opportunities for professional development
• Vibrant and collaborative international financial corporate environment
• Free snacks available in the office
• Wednesday Tea Break to satisfy your sweet tooth!
• Opportunity to travel abroad for work-related projects