Senior Java Backend Engineer – Trading and Risk Management

Unleash innovation at the forefront of trading technology — shape the future of risk management!

Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Java Backend Engineer – Trading and Risk Management, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution specializing in foreign exchange and commodities trading. You’ll contribute to developing high-impact Front Office applications that support and expand institutional trading operations across global markets. Join us to drive technological excellence and elevate trading solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop and support front-to-back trading exchanges, client portals, and end-to-end trade lifecycles.
• Build high-end solutions using market-leading technologies across the trading stack.
• Deliver cross-product Front Office systems for trading and risk management in FX and Commodities.
• Maintain and enhance electronic trading applications optimized for low latency and high throughput.
• Enable real-time risk management capabilities for FX and Commodities trading workflows.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development in financial services.
• Proficiency with HTTPS, RESTful API, micro-services, and MQ.
• Solid understanding of high-availability service architecture.
• Experience with SQL and at least one main-stream database (PostgreSQL or Sybase), including basic performance tuning.
• Proven ability to own or lead the delivery of Java-based services or modules.
• Excellent communication skills in English, capable of discussing complex ideas efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about technology, with a curiosity to stay updated and deepen expertise.
• Ability to perform under pressure with calmness in urgent situations.
• A collaborative team player mindset.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Experience in production support.
• Knowledge of agile development, CI/CD practices.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills.

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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