Description
We are seeking an experienced IFM + Java Developer with a strong background in financial systems, ideally within banking, capital markets, trading, or risk management environments. This role involves building, enhancing, and maintaining applications within our financial ecosystem, leveraging both IFM (Integration Framework/Interface Management) capabilities and modern Java development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial applications using Java, IFM, and related integration frameworks.
- Implement data integrations, messaging interfaces, and API-driven workflows between internal systems and external financial platforms.
- Work closely with product, business analysts, and quants to translate financial requirements into technical specifications.
- Optimize system performance, data processing pipelines, and application reliability for high-volume financial transactions.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.
- Contribute to architecture design, coding standards, and best engineering practices within a regulated financial environment.
- Ensure all development adheres to security, compliance, and data governance standards typical in finance.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of Java development experience, including Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Hands-on experience with IFM (Integration/Interface Framework Management) or similar middleware/integration platforms.
- Strong understanding of financial products, trading workflows, banking systems, or risk engines.
- Experience with SQL, relational databases, and data transformation logic.
- Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, JMS) and real-time data processing.
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments with strict SLAs and compliance requirements
- Java Plug-in Experience.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience integrating with market data providers, core banking systems, or fraud/risk platforms.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, audit requirements, or secure coding standards.
- Background working with enterprise service buses (ESB) or additional integration tools.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Ownership mentality with a proactive approach to system reliability and optimization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and business teams.
Why Matrix
- Matrix is a global, dynamic, fast-growing technical consultancy leading technology services company with 13000 employees worldwide. Since its foundation in 2001, Matrix has made more travelers and acquisitions and has executed some of the largest and most significant. The company specializes in implementing and developing leading technologies, software solutions, and products. It provides its customers with infrastructure and consulting services, IT outsourcing, offshore, training and assimilation, and Ves as representatives for the world's leading software vendors. With vast experience in private and public sectors, ranging from Finance, Telecom, Health, Hi-Tech, Education, Defense, and Security, Matrix's customer base includes guest organizations in Israel and a steadily growing client base worldwide.
- We are comprised of talented, creative, and dedicated individuals passionate about delivering innovative solutions to the market. We source and foster the best talent and recognize that all employee's contributions are integral to our company's future.
- Matrix- success is based on a challenging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and rewarding career opportunities. We encourage a diverse work environment of sharing, learning, and ceding together. Come and join the winning team! You'll be challenged and have fun in a highly respected organization. To Learn More, Visit: www.matrix-ifs.com
Originally posted on Himalayas