Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC)

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC). You will build and support a core clearing platform, using Claude daily across design, coding, testing, review and documentation. You will ship small, well-tested changes early, work closely with domain experts and strengthen APIs, integrations, SQL models and event-driven services.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java services for a core clearing platform across BAU and change delivery
• Use Claude or equivalent agentic tools daily to accelerate design, coding, testing, review and documentation
• Deliver small, well-tested improvements each sprint, balancing speed with release safety
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices, including integration patterns and service contracts
• Support event-driven integrations using messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQ
• Work with relational data models, writing efficient SQL and supporting data quality
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment hygiene and operational readiness
• Collaborate with domain experts to translate business processes into code, tests and specifications

Requirements

• Java skill sets, including modern Java (17+) and frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Generative AI in SDLC experience, with practical Claude usage and examples of productivity gains
• API and integration background across microservices and distributed systems
• SQL capability with relational data models and query optimization fundamentals
• Event-driven systems knowledge using tools such as Kafka or MQ
• CI/CD and DevOps understanding to support reliable releases
• Cloud and containers exposure for deployment and runtime operations

Nice to have

• Derivatives or clearing domain knowledge (ETD or OTC, margin, positions, settlement)
• Knowledge graphs or semantic models and exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• FIX protocol knowledge and client or exchange connectivity
• Python exposure for automation, analytics or AI integrations