Senior Java Engineer - Markets Financing Technology

Senior Java Engineer – Markets Financing Technology

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Job Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Java Programmer Analyst to join the Markets Technology team supporting Financing and Securitization, with a primary focus on Commercial Real Estate. This role goes beyond development execution—you will help design and build core platforms that support a critical, revenue‑generating business.

You will be expected to take ownership of your work, contribute to technical decisions, explore new technologies, and continuously improve how we deliver solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high‑performance Java applications using modern frameworks and microservices architecture.
• Build and enhance platforms supporting Commercial Real Estate financing and securitization.

• Own the full development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing production support.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, estimate effort, and plan technical solutions aligned to business needs.

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within systems, workflows, and technology choices.
• Analyze complex business and technical problems and recommend thoughtful, effective solutions.
• Apply curiosity and sound judgment to challenge existing approaches and improve outcomes.

• Design and implement appropriate security controls throughout the application lifecycle.
• Consider operational and reputational risk in all technical decisions, protecting client data and firm assets.

• Serve as a Java and application-development subject matter expert.
• Partner with business users and technology teams to resolve complex issues and recommend advanced solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers when appropriate.
• Contribute to defining and improving development standards, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5–8 years of professional software development experience with a strong emphasis on Java.
• Deep proficiency in Java (8+) and familiarity with the broader Java ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise applications; microservices architecture preferred.
• Exposure to containerization and cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Mindset & Working Style

• Self‑starter who operates effectively with limited supervision and exercises independent judgment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to learning new technologies and approaches.

Domain Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience in, or strong interest in learning, capital markets, financing, fixed income, or securitization—particularly within commercial real estate.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

This role description reflects the primary responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.