Lead I - Software Engineering - Java backed with Capital Market/Financial services

Senior Backend Java Developer – Capital Markets / Legacy ModernizationJob Overview

We are seeking aSenior Backend Java Developer to support a legacy modernization and infrastructure decommissioning initiative within aCapital Markets environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the development team to analyze an existing Java codebase and associated legacy services, understand their functionality and dependencies, and determine how those capabilities can be migrated away from legacy infrastructure onto the current environment.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role requiring strongJava backend development skills combined with an understanding ofCapital Markets and Front Office concepts.

Direct Murex experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze an existing legacy Java code repository and associated backend services.

• Reverse-engineer existing services to understand their functionality, business purpose, dependencies, and data flows.

• Identify functionality currently dependent on legacy infrastructure and determine the appropriate approach for migration or modernization.

• Support the redesign, development, and migration of required functionality onto the current architecture.

• Work with services that consume data from upstream trading/data platforms and make that information available to downstream services and APIs.

• Collaborate closely with Front Office technology, development, and business stakeholders to validate existing functionality and future-state requirements.

• Participate in knowledge-transfer sessions with the existing team, particularly during the initial phase of the engagement.

• Support the overall objective of safely decommissioning legacy infrastructure while maintaining required business functionality.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as aBackend Java Developer, ideally at a senior level.

• Strong experience withmodern/recent versions of Java and backend application development.

• Demonstrated ability to work with, analyze, andreverse-engineer existing or legacy Java codebases.

• Experience working withinFinancial Services / Capital Markets technology.

• Good understanding ofFront Office concepts and trading environments.

• Understanding offinancial products and derivatives, including fundamental concepts such as options and premiums.

• Experience working withbackend services, APIs, integrations, and complex data flows.

• Ability to work independently in an environment where existing systems may have limited documentation.

• Stronganalytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience withFX Options.

• Experience withinCommodities, particularlyPrecious Metals.

• Broaderderivatives or trading technology experience.

• Experience supportinglegacy modernization, platform migration, or infrastructure decommissioning initiatives.

• Exposure toMurex or Murex-related environments is beneficial but not required.