Senior Java Backend Engineer

A leading financial institution is strengthening its technical team supporting the Murex trading and risk management platform.

The role focuses on backend software development, CI/CD automation, and integration within the high-performance dealing room environment, supporting traders, back office, and foreign branches.Responsibilities

• Translate functional specifications into technical design.

• Develop and maintain backend components of the Murex ecosystem.

• Set up and enhance CI/CD processes and automation.

• Conduct self-review and peer code reviews.

• Perform integration and technical testing with interfacing systems.

• Resolve incidents, defects, and support application maintenance.

• Collaborate with business and ICT stakeholders.

• Provide documentation, performance tuning, and weekend/holiday support when required.

Requirements

Must Have

• 5+ years backend software development experience.

• Strong Java (object-oriented) and Java SDK expertise.

• C++ experience.

• GitHub / BitBucket – Expert.

• Linux – Expert; Shell scripting mandatory.

• CI/CD setup and automation experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Agile methodology experience.

• English – Fluent.

Should Have / Nice to Have

• Experience with Murex platform (strong asset).

• Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL).

• Python programming knowledge.

• Financial markets domain experience.

• Experience supporting regulated environments.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Remote Work: Onsite
Engagement Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: English – Fluent; Dutch – Preferred