Lead Java Software Engineer (Foreign Exchange / Capital Markets)

As a Lead Java Software Engineer at U.S. Bank, you'll be responsible for the design and development of FX pricing engines and rate distribution systems. Your role will involve optimizing system performance, leading the entire development lifecycle, mentoring team members, and integrating external liquidity venues to enhance price aggregation.

To qualify for the Lead Java Software Engineer role at U.S. Bank, you should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 6-8 years of relevant experience, including deep expertise in Java, cloud-based solutions, and familiarity with messaging and relational databases. Knowledge of capital markets or foreign exchange is crucial for success in this position.

U.S. Bank seeks candidates who possess strong technical skills, particularly in Java and experience with FX instruments. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate leadership qualities, a collaborative spirit, and a clear understanding of concepts like microservices, event-driven systems, and real-time pricing dynamics.

At U.S. Bank, we are dedicated to fostering professional growth for Lead Java Software Engineers. You will have access to various resources for skill enhancement, mentorship opportunities, and initiatives that encourage innovation and continuous learning in your career journey.

The work environment for a Lead Java Software Engineer at U.S. Bank in Charlotte is collaborative and flexible, with a hybrid model allowing you to work in the office three or more days a week. This arrangement is designed to promote teamwork while offering the flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments.

In answering this question, discuss specific projects where you utilized Java to enhance financial systems, detailing what challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your understanding of how Java contributes to low-latency financial applications.

When asked, share details about your familiarity with FX pricing engines, discussing any relevant projects or tools you've used. Be sure to mention your understanding of real-time pricing mechanisms and how they impact trading decisions.

Respond with examples of optimization techniques you implemented in past projects, emphasizing results achieved. Discuss methods like improving algorithms, caching strategies, or enhancing server performance.

Explain microservice architecture as a design approach that structures an application as a series of small, independent services. Discuss its benefits like scalability, resilience, and easier maintenance, relating it to your experience.

To effectively answer this, mention practices like code reviews, automation testing, and adherence to coding standards. Discuss how these practices contributed to successful project outcomes in your previous roles.

In your response, discuss specific CI/CD tools you've worked with, explaining their roles in your development processes. Highlight your experience in automating deployments and improving deployment efficiency.

Here, you should provide a detailed narrative of a particular project, describing the challenges faced, your leadership in guiding the team, and the successful results that followed. Showcase your problem-solving abilities.

Answer by summarizing key regulations like MiFID and Dodd-Frank and their implications on trading and compliance. Detailed knowledge of these regulations illustrates your expertise in the financial domain.

Discuss your mentoring philosophy and specific techniques you use to develop junior engineers. Mention the importance of fostering an open dialogue and creating a supportive learning environment.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as following relevant publications, attending webinars, and participating in industry conferences. Highlight how this knowledge has influenced your work.