Mid level Java Developer

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4 months ago
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About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in digital asset innovation, building technology that bridges traditional finance and the emerging crypto economy. Their mission is to create trusted, high-performance systems that enable institutions to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios and operations.

As part of their continued global expansion, they are establishing a new engineering hub in Belfast focused on building the next generation of trading and connectivity technology.

The Role:

You'll join a brand-new engineering pod in Belfast tasked with building a real-time exchange connection layer to synchronize data between multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. This will form the backbone for a new trading platform launching next year.

Working in close collaboration with the global engineering team, you'll be involved in the design, development, and optimization of low-latency systems that handle large data flows in real time. As the Belfast hub grows, this pod will later be supported by QA, DevOps, and Support Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain real-time systems connecting multiple crypto exchanges.
* Work with event-driven architectures to synchronize large volumes of data efficiently.
* Optimize JVM performance and contribute to high-availability, low-latency system design.
* Collaborate closely with other developers and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
* Participate in agile development cycles, contributing to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Essential Criteria:

* 2+ years of software engineering experience (strong Java preferred; other languages considered if willing to pick up Java quickly).
* Strong understanding of object-oriented design and distributed system principles.
* Experience with AWS and event-driven architectures.
* Exposure to financial systems or trading environments preferred.
* Familiarity with messaging or streaming systems (e.g., Kafka).
* Strong problem-solving mindset with an interest in performance optimization.
* Crypto knowledge or enthusiasm for the space is a distinct advantage.

Why Join:

* Join an early-stage engineering pod in Belfast shaping key architecture from day one.
* Work on cutting-edge digital asset and trading technology used by institutions worldwide.
* High degree of autonomy and ownership within a collaborative, supportive environment.
* Opportunity for long-term career progression as the Belfast hub expands.
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be excited to explore, please apply via this link or reach out directly to Phil Gamble for a confidential chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.

About Phil Gamble:

Phil Gamble has over 20 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns for global software companies across the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalized approach to understanding candidates and has garnered praise for his professionalism and dedication to their career goals.

Recent LinkedIn Testimonials:
"Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with...I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phil to my friends or colleagues."
"Phil takes the time to understand what it is I'm looking for and consistently finds opportunities that align perfectly with my goals."

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