Lead Java Consultant, Budapest at ION Group

Budapest, Hungary

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications in core, server-side Java, ideally Java 8+
  • 5+ years of experience leading Agile teams
  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related work experience
  • Experience with, knowledge of, and strong demonstrated interest in, global financial markets and financial products
  • Willingness to take responsibility for the team’s actions and outcomes
  • Ability to proactively make informed decisions based on the project and technology understanding
  • Strive to share knowledge, guide the team members, and lead learning sessions
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes in project requirements, technology, and team composition
  • Experience building RESTful Web Services
  • Test-driven development, which includes Unit and End-to-End Testing
  • Experience with Agile software development (e.g. SCRUM or KANBAN)
  • Experience in a CI/CD environment

Responsibilities

  • Build distributed systems that deal with actor-based concurrency, reactive programming, distributed in-memory data grids, messaging that goes beyond plain JMS
  • Work on server side JVM-based projects
  • Hit the ground running with the typical Java or Scala JVM ecosystem stack (Spring and its subprojects, Guice, Guava, Maven, Hibernate, Jetty, etc.)
  • Retool continuously as the technology landscape changes every few years
  • Be able to pick up other technologies along the whole development stack, including front-end and other non-JVM ecosystems
  • Work with our clients in iterative, project-based engagements, where self-organizing and focused teams move quickly to build innovative solutions for the client
  • Have the desire to collaborate, and like sharing and learning from your colleagues
  • Be passionate about delivering quality code
  • Demonstrate experience writing commercial-grade software applications
  • Have a deep understanding of multithreading and real-time software architectures
  • Have an abiding interest in and competence for solving real-world business problems (with technology as an enabler)
  • Be determined to succeed despite obstacles and challenges, as well as a positive attitude favoring achievement of goals over open-ended investigation

Skills

Java
Scala
Spring
Guice
Guava
Maven
Hibernate
Jetty
Agile
Distributed Systems
Reactive Programming
Multithreading

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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