Lead Software Engineer - Java and Kafka

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer in Prime Finance Services, you will architect and deliver cutting‑edge, AI‑driven workflows and solutions that add value to our business. You’ll work as part of a global team, enhancing and building trusted technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Your role will focus on transforming our equity finance platform, partnering with diverse teams to drive business success. You will foster a culture of creativity and inclusion while tackling large‑scale engineering challenges.

Job Responsibilities

Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting

Lead with an AI‑driven approach in daily tasks

Spearhead the design and development of real‑time, mission‑critical trading platforms using Java

Tackle large‑scale engineering challenges with technologies like Kafka

Innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize for performance and stability

Inspire and foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions

Drive system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Optimize low latency applications through testing and debugging

Lead and contribute to all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

Promote advanced understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Expertise in GenAI usage

Experience transforming software engineering with an AI‑first approach

Understanding of Prime Finance business, especially Securities Lending

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Experience developing event‑driven and batch Java applications in financial services

Proficiency in Java/Spring, data structures, and performance tuning

Solid experience with Kafka

Proficiency in testing and debugging low latency applications

Hands‑on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

Advanced understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Knowledge of industry‑wide technology trends and best practices

Open‑mindedness and willingness to learn

Ability to work collaboratively in large teams

Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within technical disciplines (cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

UI development experience in React JS

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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