capital.com - Java Software Engineer @ Capital.com
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talent team. Capital.com is a global trading platform offering clients to invest in Gold, Oil, Apple, Tesla and 6,500+ other world- renowned markets. We are enhancing our Backend Team and looking for great Engineers with an interest in trading to join our Team!About the Backend Engineering Team:Our Backend Engineering team builds a bridge between our clients and trading. Dedicated to ensuring the robustness, speed, security of our user-management system, the team works tirelessly to enhance our platform's performance, provide best-in-class user experience, take care about compliance and keep the data secure. This team's efforts directly influence our capability to offer clients a seamless, safe, and efficient journey to the world of trading & investment.Experience & Domain Knowledge Requirements:Backend: Strong understanding of distributed applications and client-server modelFinancial Applications Proficiency: Experience in FinTech, Banking, or similar areas is a mustScalability Technologies: Knowledge about technologies that allow for platform scaling to handle sudden influxes of user activities or transactionsHigh-Performance Platforms: Experience in designing, building, and optimising high-performance systems is a plusSecurity: Knowledge of potential threats and security measures for transactional data is a plus.Technical Skills Requirements:Java and Spring: Strong experience with Java core and knowledge of the Spring frameworkDatabase Mastery: Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL)Asynchronous Programming: Advanced understanding and hands-on experienceVersion Control & Development Practices: Proficiency in Git Flow and XP practicesOperational Proficiency: Understanding and hands-on experience with ops activities, Kubernetes, pipelines, and deployment strategiesCloud Platforms: Basic knowledge of resources and use cases for AWS, Azure, and GCPEvents streaming: Kafka (or similar solution) knowledge is a plusJVM Optimisation: Knowledge of JVM performance optimization practices is a plusSoft Skills Requirements:Communication: Effective communication skills, especially with teams responsible for security, operations and productAnalytical thinking: Ability to tackle and investigate complicated problems and convert it to the taskAdaptability to Rapid Changes: Demonstrated capability to adjust to quick technological shifts and evolving business requirementsOwnership and Accountability: Readiness to take ownership of tasks, issues as well as demonstrate accountability of the results and outcomeWhat you will get in return:You will join the Company, that cares about work and life balanceAnnual bonus depending on personal performanceMedical Insurance and Pension fundFull annual performance assessmentModern and outstanding equipmentEmployee referral programThe opportunity to work with one of the smartest teams on the market. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.Apply for this job