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Selby Jennings
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer

Hybrid

Chicago, United states

$ 150,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

19-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Java Bash Programming Azure AWS Software Development cloud platforms GCP Kafka

Job Specifications

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to design and build scalable, high-performance applications in a modern, cloud-based environment. This role involves working on complex distributed systems and delivering solutions that support real-time processing and event-driven architectures. You'll collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure technical strategies align with business goals.

What You'll Do

Architect and develop robust software solutions for large-scale, distributed environments.
Work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical designs.
Implement real-time and asynchronous processing systems using event-driven principles.
Drive engineering best practices to ensure reliability, maintainability, and operational excellence.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and contribute to strategic decisions.

What We're Looking For

7+ years of professional experience in software development.
Strong programming and design skills with a deep understanding of modern development principles.
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and distributed architectures.
Hands-on experience with real-time systems and event-driven design patterns.
Proficiency in Java and familiarity with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, JMS, MQ).
Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in financial technology or large-scale transactional systems.
Exposure to scripting languages (Groovy, Bash, Python) and emerging AI technologies.
Experience in high-performance environments with complex data workflows.

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more