Senior Java Backend Engineer – Trading and Risk Management

Unleash innovation at the forefront of trading technology — shape the future of risk management! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Senior Java Backend Engineer – Trading and Risk Management, you will be working for our client, a leading financial institution specializing in foreign exchange and commodities trading. You’ll contribute to developing high-impact Front Office applications that support and expand institutional trading operations across global markets. Join us to drive technological excellence and elevate trading solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your main responsibilities: • Develop and support front-to-back trading exchanges, client portals, and end-to-end trade lifecycles. • Build high-end solutions using market-leading technologies across the trading stack. • Deliver cross-product Front Office systems for trading and risk management in FX and Commodities. • Maintain and enhance electronic trading applications optimized for low latency and high throughput. • Enable real-time risk management capabilities for FX and Commodities trading workflows. You're ideal for this role if you have: • 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development in financial services. • Proficiency with HTTPS, RESTful API, micro-services, and MQ. • Solid understanding of high-availability service architecture. • Experience with SQL and at least one main-stream database (PostgreSQL or Sybase), including basic performance tuning. • Proven ability to own or lead the delivery of Java-based services or modules. • Excellent communication skills in English, capable of discussing complex ideas efficiently. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Passionate about technology, with a curiosity to stay updated and deepen expertise. • Ability to perform under pressure with calmness in urgent situations. • A collaborative team player mindset. It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)• Experience in production support. • Knowledge of agile development, CI/CD practices. Language Required for the role: • Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills. Eligibility for the role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.