Java Developer, London Stock Exchange

• The successful candidate needs to be hands-on, with a strong and deep understanding of Java plus the knowledge of the front-end and cloud development, and a proactive approach in all aspects of development
• 3+ years of practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using Java
• Strong in Java 17+ and frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security
• Strong in RESTful services and understanding microservices architecture
• Experience with front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL language and ORM tools
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience in working with GIT source control tool
• Exposure to performance tuning and system optimization
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies

Desirable

• We are looking for a talented and passionate Java Developer to join the SwapClear Interfaces development team, part of the SwapClear Technology function supporting the LCH SwapClear Clearing business
• The team is responsible for the designing, building, and supporting critical interfaces and systems that facilitate the SwapClear Clearing operations
• This Java Developer role will focus on designing, building and maintaining Java-based interfaces and related systems that are critical to the SwapClear Clearing operations
• You will be assigned to a scrum team and work collaboratively within an Agile environment to ensure the smooth execution of the software development lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and support
• You will report to the SwapClear Interface development Team Lead while actively contributing to the delivery of high-quality solutions
• You will also be expected to make contributions to testing, ensure the solutions meet high standards for quality and reliability
• Take ownership of the analysis, design, develop and delivery of software solutions
• Take responsibility for identification, estimation and reporting on progress of tasks, along with liaising across the business analyst, developer and continuous integration teams
• Contribute to unit testing, system integration testing, and participate in test case design and execution
• Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, provide timely fixes including participation in out-of-hours support rota
• Document technical specifications, workflow and system design
• Work within an Agile/Scrum team, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives