Jefferies Financial Group

Software Developer - Fixed Income Technology (Java)

Jefferies Financial Group$125K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience as a Java Backend Engineer.
  • Proficiency in at least one compiled language, such as Java or C++ in a Linux environment.
  • Familiarity with messaging and event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka, Solace).
  • Experience with distributed caching tools (e.g. AMPS, Hazelcast).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a global Front Office application focusing on real-time data delivery.
  • Own the software development lifecycle from requirements to support.
  • Maintain and improve the existing codebase.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global regions.
  • Contribute to the company's agentic AI platform.
  • Assist with the design and review of code.
  • Provide second-line production support.

Benefits

  • Exposure to electronic trading and data analytics.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on innovative technology solutions.
  • Flexibility to collaborate with various business lines globally.
  • Engagement with advanced technology stacks including AI and machine learning platforms.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Java Backend Engineer to join our Fixed Income Front Office Technology team. The team develops real-time market data and analytics platforms used directly by hundreds of salespeople and traders globally. This role offers significant exposure to electronic trading, data analytics, and event-driven distributed systems that process 500 million messages per day.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team in the design and implementation of a global Front Office application, with a focus on real-time delivery and aggregation of large datasets;


  • Own the full software development lifecycle for key components, from requirements gathering and architecture through implementation, deployment and production support;


  • Improve and maintain the existing codebase;


  • Collaborate with teams across business lines and global regions;


  • Contribute to the firm's agentic AI platform;


  • Assist with design and code review;


  • Provide second-line production support.


Required Background

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline;


  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills;


  • Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills;


  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly;


  • Ability to work well with business managers, traders and developers.


Required Experience/Skills

  • 2+ years previous experience in a similar position;


  • Building applications in at least one compiled language (e.g. Java, C++) deployed to a Linux environment;


  • Messaging, event-driven and PUB/SUB architecture (e.g. Kafka, Solace, Ion, etc);


  • Distributed caching (e.g. AMPS, Hazelcast, etc).


Technology Stack

  • Java 17+


  • Linux


  • AMPS


  • Atlassian & Github Actions CI/CD


  • Oracle / Redshift / KDB+


  • AWS


  • Docker / Kubernetes / ArgoCD


  • AI Agents / LLM Platforms


Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $125,000 - $160,000.

About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion

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