Full Stack Java Developer

About the Position

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

We are currently seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Developer to join our Trading Web Application Development team in Madrid. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, Java applications for market-facing and value-added applications to trading platforms, leveraging modern frameworks and architectural patterns.
• Translate business requirements and user expectations into maintainable and scalable solution designs, applying best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate effectively within agile teams including developers, testers, product owners, and business stakeholders using Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
• Ensure code quality and system reliability through peer reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration, proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
• Drive technical and continuous improvement, proposing enhancements, and contributing to the evolution of the surrounding trading platform's architecture.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java application development (Java 8+, Spring Boot, SOAP/REST web services).
• Deep expertise in database technologies, including SQL, Hibernate, and database design; experience with both relational and event-driven persistence patterns.
• Proven knowledge of object-oriented design and event-based messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), alongside practical experience in integration patterns and optimization and knowledge of core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS), alongside practical experience with industry-wide frameworks (preferably Angular).
• Baseline knowledge of continuous integration practices and scalable deployments with containerized applications (e.g., Kubernetes, Openshift).
• Quality-focused professional with strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative, resilient mindset.
• Familiarity with the FIX protocol and/or direct experience working in financial markets, trading infrastructure, or related environments will be considered as a plus.
• A full command of English and Spanish with excellent communication skills are required.

We Offer

• Flexible Work Models: We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive, and fosters success.
• Personal Development: You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.
• Agile Working Methods: Whether through scrum or design thinking, we solve exciting tasks together in teams.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Sara Perez de la Cuesta at +34 91 709 56 80.

For this vacancy we only accept direct applications in English.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

About the Company

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.