Senior Software Development Engineer, Product Maintenance

Company Overview

We are a global fintech leader in securities finance, driving industry transformation through innovative, market-leading technology. Our SaaS solutions and tailored services support financial institutions across every stage of the securities finance lifecycle from trading and post-trade processing to data, analytics, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end securities finance platform delivery.

Trusted by over 190 institutions in more than 30 markets worldwide, we help clients streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and unlock valuable market insights.

Team Overview

Join our Product Maintenance team as a Senior Java Developer, based in our Chandigarh office. This team is pivotal to maintaining the integrity, reliability, and stability of the EquiLend Spire platform - a securities finance solution trusted by leading financial institutions globally.

In this role, you’ll work on resolving complex bugs, improving system performance, and ensuring uninterrupted client experiences. You’ll also play a key part in mentoring junior developers and helping to maintain knowledge continuity in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

If you’re an experienced Java developer looking to solve real-time challenges that support the resilience of global financial markets this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Role Responsibilities

• Resolve complex bugs and system issues across production and staging environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to investigate root causes and implement long-term fixes.
• Improve code quality through regular code reviews, technical documentation, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers, supporting knowledge retention within the team.
• Maintain and enhance microservices architecture with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Take ownership of the incident lifecycle—triaging, debugging, and deploying fixes through CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of maintenance tasks while maintaining compliance with internal SLAs.
• Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies, ensuring alignment with team priorities and business objectives.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 4+ years of commercial experience in Java development (excluding internships).
• Proven experience with Java frameworks including Spring and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of SQL and PL/SQL for database querying and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with RESTful services, microservice architecture, and troubleshooting in distributed systems.
• Experience working with messaging or streaming frameworks like Kafka, MQ, or Redis.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and debugging tools for production environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor others and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prior exposure to Agile methodology and tools such as Jira or Confluence.
• Proficiency in English with clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure is a plus.
  
  
  

Role Location Benefits

• Hybrid Working: You can work remotely for up to 50 days each year (increasing to 100 days in 2026)
• Variable Pay: Performance related variable pay award is available to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of 30 vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.
• Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year.
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.