Java Developer
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Our challenge
We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in working with Java (Data Structures, Collections, Multi-threading), Oracle & Linux.
Job Locations: Chicago IL
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Software Engineer role is responsible for working with a team of technology engineers, and contribute to projects to drive and execute the strategy for technology advances in client s electronic trading platform
- Individual will be working on projects for systems that must achieve a unique blend of ultra-low latency performance, the capacity to seamlessly facilitate the busiest trading days in the world economy, rock-solid reliability and integrity and handle real-time synchronization of a geographically distributed system, all while undergoing rapid release cycles
- This role is within QDM team which is responsible for Quote streaming of millions of messages per day, Order Entry and Matching with the lowest possible latency
Requirements:
- Develops designs for all aspects of a project.
- Experience working with high availability, low latency systems
- Experience working with Java (Data Structures, Collections, Multi-threading), Oracle & Linux
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form to team members
- Exhibits language proficiency and independently writes application modules and unit tests as well as designs independently
- Contributes to architectural discussions. Interprets and enforces architecture for a development team
- Influences best practices development, contributing to process enhancements, and enforces best practices on project work
- Conducts system-wide testing and some integration testing (Junit and cucumber)
- Helps with debugging/designing the automated test frameworks
- Provides input for code reviews and helps with environment build deployments, release notes and build notices; Reviews code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects and helps to identify sources of defects as well as troubleshoots various forms of code
- Uses design tools to frequently share and communicate design ideas on larger systems
- Uses patterns frequently, contributing to best practice and process enhancements
- A bachelor s or master s degree.
Additional Information: The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with IL law, the base salary for this role if filled within these locations, is $95K-$115K/year & benefits (see below).
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture
SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
