Summary
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Join an engineering team as a senior Java specialist responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. The role requires extensive hands-on Java experience and strong software engineering skills, with financial-services experience essential and multithreading expertise a strong advantage.
Highlights
Senior engineering opportunity with significant ownership of software design, development, and maintenance. Candidates work on high-quality solutions in a technically demanding environment, with domain expertise in financial services valued and multithreading considered an advantage.
Description
At Array, we're not just a software services company – we're dreamers, builders, and visionaries.
Born from the startup hustle, we're on a mission to redefine the tech landscape, become the next tech giant, and put Bahrain on the map! Our journey is bold, our ambitions are sky-high, and we're looking for exceptional Senior Software Engineers to join us on this epic adventure.
Relevant experience within financial services sector is a must, experience with multithreading is a strong advantage.
Position: Senior Software Engineer (Java)
Location: Bahrain (not remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 8 years of daily coding in Java
Selection Process: coding test and/or technical interviews
Job Description: Array is currently seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer specialised in Java to join our accomplished team.
You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high quality software solutions for our esteemed clients.
We are seeking individuals with a strong foundation in software engineering principles, a passion for technology, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.Architect solutions tailored for large-scale financial services systems with low latency and high throughput requirements.Financial Services Expertise (Strong Advantage)
Collaborate with financial clients to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions.Develop applications in compliance with financial regulations, ensuring data integrity and security.Prior experience with trading systems, risk management solutions, or payment processing platforms is a significant plus.Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and team members.Lead code reviews, ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to global standards.Contribute to technical discussions, architecture reviews, and strategic technology decisions.Collaboration & Agile Methodologies
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams.Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) to ensure timely project delivery.Communicate effectively with global stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Stay updated with the latest trends in Java development, financial technologies, and software engineering.Identify process improvements, tooling enhancements, and optimization opportunities.Drive innovation by recommending new technologies, frameworks, or methodologies suitable for clients.
Qualifications & Experience:
7+ years of hands-on Java development experience, focusing on enterprise-level solutions.Strong expertise in core Java, multithreading, collections, and concurrency.Proven experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).Solid understanding of RESTful API development, microservices architecture, and design patterns.Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Additional Requirements:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.Proven track record of delivering legendary software solutions on time and within budget.Thrive in the chaos of an Agile development environment.Team player with social XP – we're building a tribe, not just a team.Always ahead of the curve – stay curious, stay cool.
Good to have:
Preferred Financial Services ExperiencePrior work on financial systems, including trading platforms, market data feeds, payment gateways, or regulatory compliance solutions.Understanding of low-latency coding practices and high-frequency trading environments.Familiarity with financial data formats (e.g., FIX protocol, SWIFT messages) is a plus.
