Job Description
Are you a visionary technologist looking to make a tangible impact on the global financial landscape? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Systems Developer to join our elite team in the heart of the City of London.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial engineering and robust software architecture. You will be responsible for developing secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that power our core banking infrastructure. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and is passionate about innovation in Fintech.
At Apex, we offer a hybrid working model, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of banking.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable microservices for core banking and ledger systems.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts and risk management teams to optimize trading algorithms.
- Ensure strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards, including GDPR and FCA guidelines.
- Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of excellence.
- Conduct rigorous security audits and performance tuning on financial databases.
- Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies to accelerate delivery cycles.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering within the Fintech or Banking sector.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or C#.
- Deep expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with Open Banking APIs, payment gateways, and ISO 20022 standards.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on data integrity and security.