Java Developer

Synechron are in search of a Senior Java Developer to join a new team being stood up in Glasgow, Scotland. More below . . .

We’re a global Consulting firm who’re laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in Financial Services. With over 14,000 members of staff across 17 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

We’re big enough to be taken seriously, yet small enough to operate with an agile, open, relationship-driven approach. Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we’re not just putting bodies on seats.

Office Presence:

The role will be based in our clients’ attractive Glasgow offices where the expectation will be that you work from the office in Glasgow CBD for 2-3 days per week, give or take.

Role Profile:

This bank are one of Synechron’s most valued and long-standing clients and their Transaction Reporting team is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join the team in Glasgow. You will be part of a global dynamic team building in-house systems that are critical to the business. Solving problems to meet the ever-changing regulatory environment.

The Senior Java Developer will . . .

• Work primarily as a Java Developer as part of a collaborative agile development team.

• Be required to liaise directly with a variety of stakeholders

• You will develop functionality in an iterative fashion, liaising with the business analysts, product owners and other Developers within the scrum team

• You will develop systems that are critical to the business while being able to work with others to solve problems and meet the dynamic regulatory environment in which we do business.

Required Skills:

• Core Java (minimum Java 8, Java 15 preferred) and Spring

• Experience in Domain Driven Design and micro-services

• CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI)

• Sound understanding of OOP design and SOLID principles

• Strong communication skills and an excellent grasp and delivery of English

The Following Skills/Experience Would Be Hugely Beneficial:

• Working with Data warehouses or MPP databases such as Greenplum

• Big data analytics technologies such as Spark

• Experience of UI development (e.g. Angular, React)

• Use of commercial cloud technologies and frameworks (e.g. Azure, PowerApps, Databricks, Snowflake)

• Experience in banking and regulatory reporting (MIFID, SFTR, EMIR, CFTC, MAS, ASIC etc.)

• Knowledge of financial products and the lifecycle of a trade

Benefits:

Pension plan, Life Insurance, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay, Health Insurance (Bupa), 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays. Summer and Christmas Parties, Cultural Celebration Parties, Annual Company off-site, post-work socials.

We have stunning 7th floor offices in London’s city, close to Liverpool Street and Moorgate train stations. We’re a stone’s throw from the Bank of England and a number of bars and restaurants, 5-minute walk from St Pauls Cathedral and shopping Centre. The office features a roof terrace with comfortable chairs and tables and you can enjoy our rather popular coffee machine, teas, biscuits, cans of drinks etc.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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