We are seeking a Senior Java Developer

Role Profile

You will be a technically proficient and enthusiastic developer, with a desire to work on back-end application development.

You will support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle including analysis, development and testing.

You will develop new and existing components in Java. Previous commercially proven experience is required, with a strong desire to develop your skills more widely.

Additionally, there is an opportunity to work with front end application development in HTML 5, Angular.

You will be a proactive member of an agile development team, focusing on efficient application delivery to meet business KPI's.

You will be expected to promote best practices in terms of TDD, development tools and technologies.

You will be a proactive member of an agile team, taking part in ceremonies and interact with business owners and stakeholders as well as other agile teams across the fleet

The role will involve constant interaction with front office business users, analyzing and gathering requirements.

The role requires good collaboration with members from the wider global team, as well as neighboring teams and systems such as pricing and trade capture.

Equity derivatives product knowledge is not a pre-requisite but it is advantageous.

Skills Required (essential)

Practical Experience building Java Applications.

Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience.

Experience of Agile development techniques and a deep understanding of systems engineering, build and release management principles including continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Experience with application integration, software design patterns, frameworks, unit testing, automated testing, performance / memory analysis, and n-tier service-oriented architecture.

Experience in sales and trading platforms or middle office trade processing systems in Equities / FX / Fixed Income / Derivation domain

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Details

Work location: New York, NY

Schedule: 3 Days a Week Onsite

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All Full-time Employees Are Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, dental, vision health benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)

401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.

Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).