Company Overview

EquiLend was founded in the early 2000s as a collaboration between top global financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and UBS. Our shared aim was to streamline and automate the Securities Finance sector.

Today, we stand as a prominent global FinTech company offering a range of services from our advanced trading platform to post-trade products, regulatory technology, and securities market data. Leveraging our understanding of the securities lending space, we deliver cutting-edge technology and services to clients worldwide, enabling efficiencies and optimization to their businesses.

Interested in shaping the future of securities finance? At EquiLend, you can be part of driving innovation and excellence for products with a global reach.

Team Overview

We're seeking a Java Developer in New York to be a core member of our global team.

You'll work hands-on with our Post Trade and RegTech products, collaborating closely with dedicated teams from various domains. Your role will be dynamicshifting between products based on our ever-evolving priorities. A knack for adaptability and an eagerness to learn will be key. Plus, you'll get to explore and suggest the latest tools that can benefit our team and products.

Interested in making an impact in Securities Finance with us? Apply now!

Role Responsibilities

• Participate in various stages of the software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, and testing efforts.
• Work alongside senior developers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and assist in translating them into technical tasks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of microservices, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.
• Demonstrate growing expertise in Java, related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot), and database interactions using SQL.
• Collaborate in the creation and updating of technical documentation, focusing on clear code comments and documentation practices.
• Support the testing process, including test validation, and assist with the CI/CD pipeline for efficient product releases.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software issues under the guidance of senior team members.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices, seeking guidance and feedback from senior developers.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 2+ years of Java development experience
• Proficiency in Java and its frameworks, with familiarity in J2EE
• Solid skills in SQL & PL/SQL for database and performance tasks
• Experience with cloud tools like AWS is a plus
• Familiarity with messaging/streaming tools, e.g., MQ, Kafka, or Redis is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Team player, comfortable collaborating with both technical and non-technical peers
  
  
  

Role Location & Benefits

• Hybrid working 100 days per annum to work remotely
• Generous vacation days which increase with your levelling
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health and dental insurance coverage from day one
• 401(k) employer matching contribution plan available from day one
• Weekly remote yoga sessions and reimbursed access to a mindfulness product of your choice (such as Headspace)
  
  
  

In compliance with New York City's Salary Disclosure Law, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. EquiLend considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Diversity and Inclusion

At EquiLend, we deeply value diversity and inclusion. Recognizing that varied perspectives and skills fuel innovation and excellence, we're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We will happily provide any required accommodations during the application process.