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Senior Java Developer

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Description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team full-time in the US .

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Java Developer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in core Java development, combined with hands-on experience building robust, low-latency, and scalable systems for banking, trading, risk, or financial data processing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications for financial platforms (e.g., trading, risk management, payments, or portfolio systems)
  • Implement new features and modules, ensuring quality and reliability across the software development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with business analysts, quants, and operations to translate requirements into technical specifications
  • Optimize application performance and scalability, particularly for systems that require real-time processing or large data volumes
  • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration efforts
  • Ensure compliance with internal technology standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., audit trails, data integrity, security)
  • Support production environments and resolve technical issues as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of Java development experience, preferably in financial institutions (banks, asset managers, hedge funds, fintechs)
  • Strong understanding of core Java (8+), collections, multithreading/concurrency, and JVM tuning
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
  • Proficiency in working with messaging frameworks such as Kafka, JMS, or MQ
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven)

Desirable

  • Exposure to capital markets, trade lifecycle, market/credit risk, or treasury systems
  • Knowledge of FIX protocol, SWIFT messaging, or financial data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters)
  • Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Agile development experience (Scrum/Kanban)

What's in it for you

  • Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
  • Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
  • Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
  • Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies

Care:

  • Healthcare according to the Company’s Benefit Plans
  • Basic Life Insurance according to the Company’s Benefit Plans
  • Short and Long term disability insurance according to the Company’s Benefit Plans

About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. In the US, Ciklum is growing fast—inviting experienced professionals to lead digital transformation alongside Fortune 500 clients. Be part of a company where innovation and impact go hand in hand.
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