Senior Java Developer.
This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.
About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global financial services firm with a strong presence in investment banking and equity markets. They are known for their commitment to technological innovation and maintaining high-performance infrastructure to support complex trading operations worldwide.
About the role.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a specialized connectivity team in Mumbai. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing mission-critical, low-latency trading infrastructure that processes high volumes of orders with microsecond-level precision.
What you will do.
- Develop and maintain large-scale, latency-sensitive trading product suites.
- Optimize system performance for low latency and high-throughput processing.
- Build and maintain execution gateways and interfaces for various exchanges and dark pools.
- Conduct profiling, benchmarking, and tuning of JVM, garbage collection, and networking performance.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders and product teams to define and deliver robust trading solutions.
- Provide L3 support for production issues, ensuring quick resolution and system stability.
- Establish and promote software delivery best practices, including architecture design and code reviews.
- Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from initial requirements to testing and deployment.
What you bring.
- 6–8 years of professional experience in Java development within the financial services sector.
- Deep expertise in Core Java, multi-threading, and memory management.
- Strong understanding of high-performance messaging, networking (TCP/UDP), and performance optimization.
- Experience with low-latency technologies such as Kafka, Aeron, or Chronicle Queue.
- Solid knowledge of the FIX protocol and equity trading market structures.
- Proficiency in Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically Gitlab CI.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work in a hybrid, global team environment.
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