About us:

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We have opportunities for Mid-Senior Software Engineers who will work shoulder to shoulder with Tier 1 investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to name a few.

What will you do?

• Develop and enhance scalable, high-performance systems for financial services and trading applications.
• Design and implement robust data processing and storage solutions to support business-critical operations.
• Build and optimize intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for various stakeholders, including traders and operational teams.
• Work in an Agile environment, applying best practices in software development, automated testing, and DevOps.
• Integrate new functionalities with existing platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability within a complex ecosystem.

Our main tech stack includes:

• Core Java (version 8 or higher)
• Spring Framework/ Spring Boot
• Object Oriented design principles and patterns
• CI/ CD tools such as Jenkins
• Microservices architecture, including containers and serverless implementation e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions, etc.
• JPA frameworks such as Hibernate and SQL
• Agile methodologies

What experience will you need?

• Strong experience in Scala and Java programming
• Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase or DB2
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including automated testing, tooling, and DevOps concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, dependable, and a collaborative team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines

Additional Experience:

Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly valued, particularly in areas related to trading, risk management, or back-office operations.

What's in it for you?

You will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional development and the opportunity to design your own career path.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Extensive Private Healthcare Package
• Private Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity policies
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Access to a range of skills and certifications such as GCP, AWS, Azure and more