Senior Backend Developer

A globally recognized investment management firm, focused on fixed income and equity assets, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their team. The developer will be responsible for rewriting a legacy project written in ColdFusion. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Java, SQL, and React, and will migrate the project to a new codebase while following existing features. The Java codebase will be written completely from scratch. The ideal candidate will excel in Java development, with strong proficiency in SQL, and possess a good level of knowledge in React.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize expert-level Java skills to rewrite a legacy project and migrate it to a new codebase.
• Follow existing features and functionalities while making necessary improvements and optimizations.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless integration of the rewritten project.
• Develop efficient and performant SQL queries, stored procedures, and database models.
• Build a React codebase from scratch, considering user experience and design requirements.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during the migration and development process.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in Java, with a deep understanding of the language's concepts and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, including the ability to create stored procedures and write efficient queries.
• Extensive experience working with React.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Previous experience in legacy code migration and modernization projects is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with team members.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Mandatory Skills:

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a software developer
• Proficient in Java (Java 7)
• Experience with Maven (5+ years)
• Strong knowledge of SQL (5+ years)