Backend SDE2

About Us

Tradelab Technologies is a leading fintech company building high-performance trading platforms, low-latency systems, and scalable market infrastructure for the global trading and broking ecosystem. We work at the intersection of technology, trading, and innovation.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong expertise in trading, low-latency systems, or high-frequency trading (HFT). The ideal candidate will design, develop, and optimize backend components powering real-time trading systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend microservices and real-time trading components using Python.
• Build low-latency, high-throughput systems optimized for trading workflows.
• Integrate with market data feeds, order management systems, APIs, and broker/exchange interfaces.
• Write clean, scalable, and high-performance code with a focus on reliability and fault tolerance.
• Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver robust and scalable platforms.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance.
• Ensure system security, stability, and compliance with industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of backend development experience with Python.
• Strong experience in trading/HFT/fintech/market infrastructure is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Experience working with multithreading, multiprocessing, asynchronous programming.
• Strong knowledge of API development (REST, WebSockets).
• Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL/MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Hands-on experience building low-latency and high-availability systems.
• Familiarity with Linux systems, shell scripting, and performance profiling.
• Exposure to FIX protocol, OMS, RMS, or market data systems is a plus.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of exchange trading mechanisms and order lifecycles.
• Prior experience in broker terminals, algo systems, or risk engines.

Why Join Tradelab Technologies?

• Work on cutting-edge trading technologies impacting millions of users.
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven engineering culture.
• Opportunity to build mission-critical systems in fintech and HFT.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code using best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions.
• Work with databases, APIs, and third-party services.
• Ensure security and performance of applications.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Core Java, OOPs, and Java 8+ features.
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Security, etc.).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiar with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Understanding of design patterns and software engineering principles.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Preferred candidate profile

• Frontend experience with Angular/React.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in performance tuning or profiling Java applications.
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Job Title: Jr Software Engr Java

Experience: 2+ Years

CTC: 6-12 LPA

Location: Mumbai
Face-to-face interview at the office

What we want:
We are looking for someone who has has strong knowledge and 2+years’ of experience in Core Java, Spring MVC, Restful API, SOAP, Golang


What you will do:
•Developing REST APIs for the platform
•Developing & maintaining an UX Panel
•Integration with third party applications using APIs
•Design, Develop and execute performance tests to simulate traffic of large-scale events
•Analyse complex problems/issues in load tests, production servers, and identify the bottlenecks and optimize performance.
•Analyse usage patterns, and application behaviours and translate that into performance optimizations.
•Determine how to meet scalability requirements while ensuring reliability within a platform
•Design and maintain tools for reporting on performance metrics.

Detailed Requirements:
Excellent knowledge of Golang, Core Java, Spring MVC, Restful API,SOAP
Additional knowledge of Java internals, GO Lang, plus.
Experience in developing, optimizing and operating high traffic projects/websites is a plus.
Experience in using Java Profilers and performance engineering.
Experience in writing multithreaded web applications.
Good knowledge of basic Linux commands to debug system issues and limitations a must.
Experience in Agile/SCRUM is a big plus
Experience in hibernate and spring MVC framework is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple modules simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure & deal with people diplomatically
Should have experience of leading a team & a strong motivator
Strong academic record is a big plus.

What we need from you

• You will bring very strong consulting skills, are customer focused and know how to navigate through tough project situations
• You are highly motivated, creative in your approach to technical problems and love all things about Data!
• You spend a significant amount of time to keep your technical skills updated and are constantly looking for the next big data challenge
• You will be a key contributor to our growth and our customer’s success
• You will bring both broad and deep knowledge in Efficient Java (JSP, Servlet) Developer and going forward build the ability to architect a solution by mapping a customer business challenges
• You are resourceful and confident under pressure
• Willingness to travel as needed to customer sites

Competencies:

• Relevant experience on using tools like JSP, Servlet for web applications
• MVC frame works - Struts or Spring
• Web services- SOAP and REST WebLogic, Hibernate
• Middleware technologies MQ OSB.
• Web/App Servers: Tomcat or WebLogic or JBoss
• Experience using Angular, Micro Services using Spring, jersey, Swagger
• Good knowledge of Backend and Front-end technologies
• Good knowledge of Core Java, J2EE, Ajax, Spring, Java Script, jQuery, HTML
• Good knowledge of any RDBMS database like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL & Cluster set-up, performance benchmarking, client-side API evaluation, knowledge of various deployment strategies
• Strong knowledge with Core JAVA concepts – Exception handling, Multi-threading, Collection, String, OOPS etc…
• Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux based operating systems
• Mainly 3-4 months hands on with reverse engineering and old legacy solutions to new modern applications
• Working knowledge using REST, HTTP, TCP, SCTP protocols
• Hands-on with JAVA frameworks such as – Thread Pool Executor, Object Pooling, Logging (Log4j preferred), XML/JSON handling

Education Criteria:

• Preferred BE degree in CS, E&C, E&E
• Proficient being a J2EE Developer (courses or project done) and data analytics skills
• Flexible to work on any projects assigned

Note: Terms & Conditions

• This opportunity will be work from office

• The Architect/ Lead Backend Engineer will handle the digital experience from inception to go-live model.
• The role holder is expected to create a vision and roadmap for the digital experience to provide best in class customer experience for each of the product solutions handled.  The role holder will play a critical role in leading the innovation and growth of our front end web and mobile platforms.
• Must be from Good Companies and have been working on high Scale of Traffic
• Proficiency in engineering practices and writing high quality code, with expertise in either one of Java or Groovy or Go.
• 3+ years of experience building microservices.
• Strong experience in architecting and building distributed systems, scalability, and availability
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS/Google Cloud/Azure
• Good understanding of RxJava or Actors framework
• Proficient with RDBMS
• Strong knowledge on data stores, database design, data modelling and SQL queries
• Extensive experience building and owning large- scale distributed backend systems
• Experience working with three or more of : Unix/Linux environments, Distributed and parallel systems, Workflow automation, CI/CD Platform development, Cloud platforms development e.g. AWS/GCP, Kubernetes/Container platforms based development 

• Java, J2EE
• Microservices
• Spring Boot
• JPA, REST API, JSON, JWT, OAuth, Spring Security, Swagger
• Oracle / MySQL / Postgres DB
• Angular / React / React Native
• JIRA, Bitbucket

Must-Have -

• Excellent knowledge of Core Java and Spring
• Strong experience in REST API and web services
• Experience in Oracle / Mysql / Postgres DB
• Should be efficient with Java J2EE and related technologies
• Should have very good communication skills and analytical skills.
• Should have good knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Good knowledge of current / emerging technologies and trends
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High levels of initiative and creativity
• Good communication skills with all stakeholders, good team player with the ability to mentor juniors

Good to Have:

• Knowledge in Banking Domain
• Full-stack developers with knowledge and understanding of Javascript and associated technologies like React, Angular, HTML5, CSS will have an advantage.

- Build the backend for Android & iOS application and website with Company Dashboard (MIS). 
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic 
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performance applications
-Well versed with AWS and Server deployment 
- Excellent knowledge of Spring frameworks 
- Excellent knowledge of Java, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, JSON 
- Good knowledge of MySQL 
- Knowledge of coding standards and good commenting practices 
- Experiences in developing RESTful web services must. 
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 
- Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces 
- Experience with REST API connections 
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code 
- Integration of data storage solutions
- Build the backend for application and website with Android App, IOS, Company Dashboard. 
- Own software quality and optimize UI 
- Understand closely the requirements of the customers and get the features implemented on time 
- Creating of strong project timeline along with budgeting and regular reporting