Senior Java Middleware Software Engineer

Field of Activity

This organisation provides settlement and custody services to a global network, handling hundreds of thousands of domestic and international bonds and equities. Its core mission is to ensure the efficient and secure delivery of cash and securities between parties, while maintaining transparency regarding rights and obligations attached to those securities. With a highly skilled and motivated workforce, it has evolved into one of the most modern exchange infrastructures worldwide.

Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to IT design, development, and information security activities, focusing on software components that support multiple Post-Trade IT applications. Key responsibilities include:

• Integrating Git repositories into the HP Fortify scanning process and addressing identified vulnerabilities
• Upgrading Java/JakartaEE integration components, including custom JMS (JCA) Resource Adapters and security modules; updating test suites and technical documentation
• Supporting migration of applications to JBoss EAP 8 using custom Resource Adapters
• Managing collaboration with development, infrastructure, and information security teams
• Working closely with domain experts and reporting to the Head of Unit

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science
• Hands-on experience with configuring, deploying, and supporting web application infrastructures, including Java application servers on Linux (preferably RedHat JBoss EAP)
• Strong Java development skills; knowledge of JakartaEE APIs (Connectors, Messaging, Transaction) is an advantage
• Ability to write code from scratch and make autonomous design decisions; analytical mindset and ability to quickly understand complex existing code
• Skilled in structuring and documenting IT architecture, design, and security concepts; excellent technical writing skills in English

Practical experience with:

• JMS messaging middleware (e.g., RedHat JBoss AMQ/ActiveMQ)
• Apache Maven
• IntelliJ and/or Eclipse IDE
• Linux OS
• Git

Additional assets:

• Experience with RedHat OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

Languages:

• Proficiency in English; French and German are a plus