Lead Java Backend Engineer - Core Trading Technology

Deutsche Bank AG
Berlin, Germany
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Relational Databases Linux DevOps Fault Tolerance Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle Systems Architecture Multithreading Java Application Server Load Balancing Backend
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Low Latency

Job description

The technology stack supports mission-critical trading operations and is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic financial landscape. As a Lead Java Backend Engineer (f/m/x) you will be building high-performance backend systems for electronic trading in a latency-sensitive environment. -> You love this job but feel you cannot tick 100% of the boxes? Send us your CV anyway! Your key responsibilities Working on business and functional requirements, technical analysis and design Prototyping new features, meeting business needs and solving challenging technical problems Contributing to the definition of the future state of the system architecture Reviewing other team member’s code and mentoring junior developers. Be ready to lead a sub-team. Collaborating with QA team on test automation and with Dev Ops on continues SDLC and environment management improvements Your skills and experiences Good math and strong knowledge of algorithms and complexity Excellent knowledge of core

Requirements

Java (collections, multi-threading, networking) - 5+ years Experience implementing fault-tolerant / load-balancing solutions, experience in performance optimisation of multi-threaded Java applications Good knowledge of Linux, basic knowledge of SQL relational databases solutions, good knowledge of messaging solutions Good written and spoken English What we offer We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs. Emotionally and mentally balanced A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life - both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings. Physically thriving We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition. Socially

About the company

Job Description: Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence - our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies. Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market. Domain: Core Trading Technology Deutsche Bank is a leading player in electronic trading for Fixed Income and Currencies, with a strong presence across global markets. Our trading platform is recognized for its advanced architecture, low-latency performance, and deep integration with market venues and internal analytics., connected Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Financially secure We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”. This job is available in full and parttime. Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions. In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Anna Martinez. Contact: Anna Martinez, Tel. Nr. +491707661024 We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

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