Job Overview
The Role: Software Engineer - Java
The Team: The OSTTRA Technology team is composed of Capital Markets Technology professionals, who build, support and protect the applications that operate our network. The technology landscape includes high-performance, high-volume applications as well as compute intensive applications, leveraging contemporary microservices, cloud-based architectures.
The Impact: Together, we build, support, protect and manage high-performance, resilient platforms that process more than 100 million messages a day. Our services are vital to automated trade processing around the globe, managing peak volumes and working with our customers and regulators to ensure the efficient settlement of trades and effective operation of global capital markets
What’s in it for you: We are looking for highly motivated technology professionals who will strengthen our specialisms, and champion our uniqueness to create a company that is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive to all.
You will have 5-7 years’ experience of Java development to meet the needs of our expanding portfolio of Financial Services clients. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team based out of Gurgaon and to work with colleagues across multiple regions globally.
Responsibilities:Backend Development:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications for post-trade operations, focusing on scalability and reliability.
- Utilizing cloud-native technologies and distributed systems to create scalable and resilient solutions.
- Implementing efficient and concurrent processing mechanisms to handle high volumes of trade data.
- Optimizing code and database performance to ensure smooth and responsive post-trade operations.
- Deploying applications using containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Leveraging distributed technologies to build robust and event-driven post-trade systems.
- Implementing fault-tolerant strategies and resilience patterns to ensure uninterrupted executions.
Frontend Development (React):
- Developing intuitive and responsive UIs using React.js to support trade workflows.
- Building reusable components and state management solutions (e.g., Redux, React Context).
- Collaborating with UI/UX designers to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Optimizing performance and rendering for large-scale financial data applications.
- Integrating frontend applications with Java-based microservices via RESTful APIs and WebSockets.
Collaboration & Best Practices:
- Participating in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and mentoring junior developers.
- Staying up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud-native development, distributed systems, and frontend frameworks.
- Working in an Agile environment and contributing to CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of Java development experience.
- Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable Java applications, leveraging cloud-native technologies.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and messaging frameworks.
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Frontend experience (4+ years) with React.js, including hooks, component lifecycle, and performance optimization.
- Strong knowledge of state management (e.g., Redux, React Context) and API integration.
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, and optimizing database performance for scalability.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices is a plus.
The Location: Gurgaon, India
Our benefits include:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. OSTTRA has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some
- best-in class benefits for families.
About OSTTRA
Launched in 2021, OSTTRA unites four businesses that have been at the heart of post-trade evolution and innovation for over 20 years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.
With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows – from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimisation, to clearing and settlement.
Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. Learn more at www.osttra.com.
