Sr Software Developer

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About your team:

Join ourUI Brokerage team, the group behind IBKR'sWeb API platform - a mission-critical system that powers real-time, high-availability services for third parties, clients, and IBKR's own client-facing applications. Our platform is at the core of day-to-day trading and brokerage operations, making reliability, performance, and security top priorities in everything we build.

 What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

• You will work with business and internal teams, adding new features and interfaces as required.
• You will write documentation units and regression tests for new interfaces.
• You will write backend services and/or clients that will help expose internal services.
• You will provide third-level support.

 Which skills are required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Java Developer with expertise in Java, Spring, Vert.x
• Proficiency in using Git version control for code management and collaboration.
• Strong command of RESTful web services and experience in designing and implementing them.
• Experience with JUnit or other testing frameworks for writing unit and integration tests.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Experience with WebSockets and real-time communication in a Java-based environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the industry
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS) is a plus.
• Previous experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.

 To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.