Java Backend Developer (Trading Systems)

Role Overview

This role supports The Post Trade PC team is executing a critical upgrade of the an Java application, including a majorSpring Boot upgrade, Hibernate migration, and development of a new Dashboard. Experienced Java Backend Engineers are required to support post-upgrade validation, regression testing, troubleshooting, code remediation, and backend API development ensuring successful delivery of project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Perform endtoend development and testing activities, requiring strong Java expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and Hibernate, along with willingness to execute manual and regression testing and implement timely defect fixes.

Execute approximately 2,200 manualregression test casesusing Zephyr to validate system stability and functionality.

Accurately document, track, and update all test outcomes inZephyr and Jira.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to the Spring Boot and Hibernate upgrades.

Conduct comprehensive rootcause analysis and implement necessary code fixes, enhancements, or optimizations.

Design and develop backendREST APIsfor the Dashboard using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.

Collaborate closely with crossfunctional development and QA teams throughout the upgrade and testing cycles.

Ensure proper maintenance and archiving of all code changes, testing artifacts, and technical documentation.

Support golive readiness activities, postdeployment stabilization, and followup issue resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency inJava, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Hibernate.
• Experience in backend system upgrades, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
• Handson experience performing manual regression testing and validating largescale test suites.
• Familiarity with testing and project management tools such asZephyr and Jira.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid working environment and collaborate across distributed teams.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Understanding of automation testing frameworks such as Selenium or JUnit.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working on dashboard or analytics platform development.
• Background in financial markets or posttrade systems.
• Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization for Java applications.
• Experience in migration projects or timebound service engagements.
• Understanding of banking technology environments and compliance standards.
• 14 years of relevant experience in IT support.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Proactive, selfdriven, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Wellorganized and disciplined in following documented processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of handson Java backend development experience.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and testing methodologies.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to perform under pressure in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.