Java Developer - Prisma

We are looking for senior Java Developer for our client who provides trading, clearing, settlement, market data distribution and other services for a broad range of asset classes (securities, derivatives, FX…).

You will work in the sub-team developing the in-house back-end and the web GUI for Prisma reference data management (RDS – Reference Data Service). The system runs on Linux (RedHat), employing distributed and parallel processing as well as high-availability features. The main RDS component is written in Java, running on JBoss embedded in a Linux environment. This component is using Spring, ActiveMQ, Hibernate, MySQL. The RDS system also contains several REST-based micro-services and stand-alone applications written in Java. These services use the following technologies: Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, OpenAPI and Apache Tomcat. Python and bash are used for auxiliary scripting.

In this team, a culture of high standards and responsibility is fostered, while the intellectual freedom is kept. Members of team help each other and share information and feedback broadly. We are looking for team player, who can work efficiently while keeping work-life balance.

Your tasks and responsibilities:
– Develop, test, maintain/support and improve the Prisma RDS software
– Proactively cooperate with team members, business analysts and other stakeholders
– Support the technical maintenance team as necessary
– Manage your own project priorities, deadlines and deliverables

You should possess and demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:
– Software development:
– Strong Java object oriented programming skills
– Experience working with SQL relational databases
– Development and scripting experience under Unix/Linux
– Knowledge of data modelling and distributed systems (communication)
– Familiarity with code management systems (e.g. Git)
– General skills:
– English is essential
– Critical thinking, ability to identify problems and propose solutions, teamwork, proactivity
– Experience working in a corporate environment

 Skills that would be a plus:
– Experience with messaging (ActiveMQ, AMQP or similar)
– Experience with Linux scripting (bash, Python, etc.)
– Interest and/or background in financial industry, derivatives or securities trading
– Additionally, you need to be a team player with a sense of humour, good communication and collaboration skills, motivated and flexible.

 Assignment:
– Fulltime (100%)
– Start: asap
– Duration:  one quarter (with potential for quarterly extension)
– Location: Prague