Senior Java/Scala Developer

About the Position

We're looking for a Senior Java/Scala Developer to join our team in Malaga, Spain, in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will work on an oversight platform that manages and optimizes trade-generation activity for one of the world’s largest hedge funds. You will collaborate closely with highly skilled investors and engineers, building sophisticated, intuitive and performant back-end solutions that directly influence complex investment strategies.

This is an opportunity to work in an intellectually rigorous environment where technology drives real-time decision-making for global financial markets. You'll join a team with end-to-end ownership of systems, delivering scalable platforms that impact portfolio management and trading operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance back-end systems and services primarily in Scala while ensuring high performance and reliability
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
• Participate in all phases of software development, from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing and deployment
• Anticipate technical challenges and resolve issues to maintain project progress and quality
• Apply software craftsmanship principles, ensuring code quality, maintainability and scalability
• Integrate solutions within a highly distributed architecture and optimize for large-scale, high-volume data flows
• Embrace a culture of continuous learning, innovation and feedback within a high-performing team
• Evaluate and help implement emerging AI capabilities across engineering workflows

Requirements

• Strong computer science fundamentals and mastery of back-end development
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in technically rigorous environments
• Proficiency in Scala or strong experience in Java with willingness to learn Scala
• Strong understanding of AWS services and serverless architecture
• Excellent understanding of design principles and patterns (OOD, SOLID, DRY, KISS, GRASP) with security-minded development practices
• Strong algorithmic and debugging skills
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, SDLC, Agile methodologies and version control systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a global team

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience in Python for scripting or integration
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Exposure to container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) and automated deployment practices
• Experience with Apache ZooKeeper or distributed coordination systems
• Prior financial services or trading systems experience

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid working mode in Malaga, Spain
• Collaborative and intellectually rigorous work environment
• Impactful role in a leading hedge fund's technology team

About the Company

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