About us @Symphony 

We’ve spent the last 9 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

Role summary:

We are seeking a backend engineer, passionate in Java development, solution design and operational support, to join the Symphony engineering group. 

We are operating in a multi-cloud environment with a strong devops mindset.

You will deliver both functional and technical features in the core Symphony Backends, with a focus on maintainability and scaling.

As a backend engineer you will cover all aspects of the backend lifecycle taking into account the specifities of our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test highly-scalable server-side Java-based microservices and their interaction with the Symphony ecosystem.
• Build and support automation and tooling required to build, deploy and operate the Symphony deliverables and containerized microservices in a public cloud environment.
• Support the infrastructure needs by collaborating with site reliability engineers.
• Participate constructively and collaboratively in backend design and code reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science and 2-5 years of experience in software development, Java server-side development
• Experience designing and building solutions from scratch that helped improve/optimize release processes, developer productivity or operational excellence.
• Experience in using and enhancing automation frameworks in a multi-cloud, multi-region environment, using tools like Jenkins, Docker or using a GitOps approach.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly collaborative and agile global environment.
• Experience with GitHub or similar source code management tools.
• Problem solving skills and good understanding of the best practices for building, testing, deploying, and monitoring software.
• Experience with microservices development and deployment preferred.

What you get in return

Competitive salaryA bonus planRegional specific competitive benefits (vary based on location)Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perkMany other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

Symphony commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Symphony reserves the right of ownership for all unsolicited resumes submitted for this requisition and is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Symphony participates in E-Verify.