Reference Data Engineer (Fintech, Java)

TL;DR

Reference Data Engineer (Fintech, Java): Designing and building high-performance, high-availability Java-based reference data platforms with an accent on database experience and distributed systems. Focus on low-latency platform development, meeting regulatory changes, and expanding into new markets.

Location: Onsite in Sydney, NSW, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, and investment management services.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, high-availability, high-capacity Java-based reference data platforms.
• Partner with wider engineering and product teams to design and implement best-in-class solutions.
• Work closely with global counterparts to ensure feature reusability and leverage international experience.
• Participate in the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, support, and monitoring.

Requirements

• Strong Java programming skills with database experience.
• Excellent academic record in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science and Engineering).
• High desire to produce organized, readable, tested, and maintainable software.
• Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer-term, strategic focus.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal mediums.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working on reference data platforms for electronic trading.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, and/or Linux.
• Prior experience designing and implementing distributed systems modeling complex workflows.
• Prior experience in the financial industry.
• Understanding of common data structures and optimizations regarding memory and runtime performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, development, and firmwide networks.
• Access to benefits, wellness, personal finance offerings, and mindfulness programs.
• Commitment to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during recruiting.
• Equal opportunity employer with best-in-class benefits.