(Senior) Backend Developer

About GFT

GFT Technologies is a global leader in driving the digital transformation of the world’s foremost financial institutions. Our expertise extends to other sectors such as industry and insurance, where we leverage our robust consulting and implementation skills across pioneering technologies, including cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things for Industry 4.0, and blockchain. With our deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and scalable IT solutions, GFT enhances productivity in software development, providing clients with faster access to new IT applications and innovative business models while mitigating risk.

Since 2001, we have been pioneers of near-shore delivery, now boasting an international team spanning 16 countries and a global workforce of over 9000 professionals. GFT is recognized by industry analysts such as Everest Group as a leader among global mid-sized Service Integrators and ranks in the Top 20 for leading global Service Integrators in exponential technologies like Open Banking, Blockchain, Digital Banking, and App Services.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the full-stack design, development and implement products and solutions for our derivatives exchange platform in a number of micro-service based components
• Work closely with product management team to continuously optimise existing or develop new models/products/algorithms
• Participate in code audit, test and release;
• Build a rapidly deployable system with automated testing, continuous integration, and delivery;
• Identify problems in back-end infrastructure and platforms and implement solutions;
• Analyze and solve cross-stack problems;
• Work closely with security team to build and operate high security and scalable infrastructure and back-end services;
• Participate in the management of all code and function implementation documents;
• Work closely with the DevOps team to continuously upgrade and improve the technology stack.

Requirements
• 5+ years experience on programming in Java
• Knowledge on market risk
• Preferably experience at an Investment Bank, Hedge Fund or Exchange developing trading applications in Equity, FX or Derivative products in traditional or crypto market
• Adapt and understand TDD methodology, experience on doing automated testing
• Strong desire for do things better, attention to detail and hold strong responsibility to his/her tasks
• Open to challenges and eager to learn
• Able to work under pressure, fast learner and able to adapt changing priorities within a fast moving industry
• Prior experience on Real Time Risk / Margin System development is a plus
• Derivative product experience is a plus
• Good in English

What We Offer

At GFT, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects. Our international environment promotes professional and cultural exchange, encouraging further individual development. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace where innovation thrives.