Senior Java Software Engineer (Murex)

<h3>Why Join Exadel</h3> <p>We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.</p> <p>From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.<br>What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.</p> <h3>About the Client</h3> <p>A leading North American financial services provider operating across personal, commercial, wealth management, and capital markets sectors. Following recent strategic acquisitions, the top-tier bank has significantly expanded its international footprint. Now executing an "AI-first" strategy, the organization has launched a dedicated institute for applied AI and quantum computing to drive productivity and deliver hyper-personalized digital experiences for millions of global customers.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do</h3> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications supporting Capital Markets platforms and business functions</li> <li>Customize and configure Murex components, including workflows, datamarts, interfaces, reporting solutions, and integrations</li> <li>Develop and support real-time and batch integrations between Murex and upstream/downstream systems</li> <li>Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable technical solutions</li> <li>Collaborate with business users, analysts, architects, and technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions</li> <li>Optimize application and database performance through effective design and tuning strategies</li> <li>Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes</li> <li>Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation</li> <li>Identify opportunities to automate development and operational processes through AI-enabled solutions</li> <li>Contribute to technical discussions and best practices related to architecture, integration, and system scalability</li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul> <li>Strong hands-on experience in Java development, including object-oriented design, multithreading, collections, performance optimization, and enterprise application development</li> <li>Extensive experience working with Murex across one or more functional areas, including Front Office, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Back Office, Collateral Management, Regulatory Reporting, or Integration</li> <li>Experience with Murex customization and configuration, including workflows, datamarts, interfaces, reporting, and integration development</li> <li>Strong understanding of Capital Markets products including FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Derivatives, and structured products</li> <li>Experience designing and developing real-time and batch integrations between Murex and external systems</li> <li>Proficiency with SQL and database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL</li> <li>Experience tuning and optimizing complex database queries</li> <li>Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code reviews, and Agile delivery methodologies</li> <li>Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions</li> <li>Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, or similar platforms</li> <li>Ability to identify and implement opportunities for AI-driven automation across software development, testing, code quality, and operational processes</li> <li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams</li> </ul> <h3>Nice to have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience with cloud technologies and cloud-native application development</li> <li>Familiarity with APIs and microservices architectures</li> <li>Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes</li> <li>Exposure to large-scale financial systems and enterprise integration environments</li> </ul> <h3>English level</h3> <p>Upper-Intermediate</p> <h3>Legal & Hiring Information</h3> <ul> <li>Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions</li> <li>Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs</li> </ul> <h3>Your Benefits at Exadel</h3> <p>Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.</p> <ul> <li>International projects</li> <li>In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility</li> <li>Medical healthcare</li> <li>Recognition program</li> <li>Ongoing learning & reimbursement </li> <li>Well-being program</li> <li>Team events & local benefits </li> <li>Sports compensation </li> <li>Referral bonuses </li> <li>Top-tier equipment provision</li> </ul> <h3>Exadel Culture</h3> <p>We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.</p>

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