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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScalaSpringGuiceGuavaMavenHibernateJettyAgileDistributed SystemsReactive ProgrammingMultithreading

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Lead Java Consultant position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Lead Java Consultant role remote or office-based in Budapest?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for this Lead Java Engineer role?

Candidates need 10+ years of hands-on experience in core server-side Java (Java 8+), 5+ years leading Agile teams, experience building RESTful Web Services, test-driven development, and Agile practices like SCRUM or KANBAN.

What is the company culture like at Lab49/ION Group?

The company emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment for diverse backgrounds, collaboration, sharing knowledge, self-organizing Agile teams, and passion for delivering quality code while solving real-world business problems.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Java Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 10+ years in server-side Java, 5+ years leading Agile teams, proactive decision-making, knowledge-sharing leadership, flexibility to adapt, and interest in financial markets.

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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