Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description & Requirements Senior Java Developer – Global Markets 12 Months Contract - with a potential to extend Role Overview We are looking for a  Senior Java Developer  to join a Global Markets technology team on a 12-month contract. The role will spend approximately  80% of the time on hands-on programming and development activities , working on business-critical applications and shared technology platforms within a high-risk banking environment. The successful candidate will have strong  Core Java development  experience, with exposure to middle-tier services, messaging technologies and application integration. Global Markets or Capital Markets knowledge would be advantageous but is not mandatory. Key Responsibilities Spend approximately  80% of the time on hands-on programming and development activities . Develop, enhance, modify, and maintain applications within the  Global Markets  environment. Collaborate with global teams to design and build new functionality on  MuleSoft, TIBCO, and other shared platforms . Interact directly with end users, compliance teams, and senior stakeholders to gather and define business requirements. Manage technology solutions in a high-risk environment, leveraging banking domain and product knowledge. Provide  Level 3 production support  for business-critical applications. Work across multiple frameworks while maintaining strong software engineering standards. Apply design patterns and software engineering best practices. Adhere to  Test-Driven Development (TDD)  and  Continuous Integration (CI)  practices. Work effectively within  Scrum/Agile  environments. Manage multiple requests concurrently in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Required Technical Skills 5+ years of software development experience , preferably within Financial Services or a related industry. Strong  Java development  experience with extensive  Core Java  expertise. Hands-on experience building  middle-tier services . Strong understanding of messaging frameworks and technologies, including:IBM MQKafkaJMS Good knowledge of:RDBMSJDBCLinuxXMLIn-memory databases Experience with software design patterns and engineering best practices. Experience with SDLC automation tools such as:JenkinsGradleGitHubArtifactoryAnsible Strong commitment to  clean code principles . Experience working with  TDD and CI . Experience working in  Scrum/Agile  environments. Good to Have Knowledge of  Mule ESB, TIBCO, and API integration . Understanding of  Capital Markets / Global Markets . Good understanding of  SWIFT messaging . Experience with  ReactJS, Elasticsearch, or AngularJS . Understanding of functional programming concepts. Experience working with banking products and business-critical applications. Key Competencies Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to support and influence platform development and clearly articulate technical designs and concepts. Ability to interact effectively with end users, compliance teams and senior stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to multitask and manage multiple requests concurrently. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment.