Senior Java/Kotlin Engineer

About The Role We are looking for an experienced Java/Kotlin Engineer to join the core engineering team delivering a major, multi-year strategic risk system replatforming programme. You will work at the heart of the programme, building key components within a highly scalable, risk-tolerant architecture designed to handle very large volumes of data in a demanding production environment. This is an opportunity to work alongside a high-calibre team of senior engineers while gaining valuable exposure to Equity Derivatives and risk technology. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Design and develop core components of the strategic risk platform using Java and Kotlin.Build highly scalable and resilient systems capable of processing very large volumes of data.Apply TDD and strong software engineering principles throughout the development lifecycle.Develop production-quality code within a high-pressure financial markets environment.Contribute to architectural and technical decisions across the replatforming programme.Work closely with experienced engineers to deliver critical components of the platform.Take ownership of technical challenges and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement of engineering standards.Support the reliability, scalability and maintainability of the platform. Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial software engineering experience with Java and/or Kotlin.Strong experience with Kotlin is highly desirable.Solid understanding and practical experience of TDD.Experience building scalable, production-grade systems.Previous experience working with very large volumes of data.Comfortable working in high-pressure production environments.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.Ability to work effectively within a highly experienced engineering team. Nice to have Desirable Experience Experience within investment banking, financial services or capital markets.Knowledge of Equity Derivatives and/or risk systems.Experience working on large-scale platform replatforming or transformation programmes.Experience with distributed and highly scalable architectures.Strong interest in learning financial markets and the underlying business domain. The Team You will join a high-performing core team of approximately 8 engineers, made up of JUXT and client-side developers. The team operates to a very high engineering standard, with experienced senior developers who value quality, ownership and collaboration. We're Looking For Engineers Who Are Proactive and take initiativeHard-working and reliableComfortable taking ownershipPassionate about engineering qualityKeen to learn the financial domainComfortable working alongside highly experienced engineers We offer Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projectsWork with a highly motivated and dedicated teamCompetitive salaryFlexible scheduleBenefits package - medical insurance, sportsCorporate social eventsProfessional development opportunitiesWell-equipped office About Us Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.