We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC). You will build and support a core clearing platform, using Claude daily across design, coding, testing, review and documentation. You will ship small, well-tested changes early, work closely with domain experts and strengthen APIs, integrations, SQL models and event-driven services.

Responsibilities

- Build and enhance Java services for a core clearing platform across BAU and change delivery
- Use Claude or equivalent agentic tools daily to accelerate design, coding, testing, review and documentation
- Deliver small, well-tested improvements each sprint, balancing speed with release safety
- Develop and maintain APIs and microservices, including integration patterns and service contracts
- Support event-driven integrations using messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQ
- Work with relational data models, writing productive SQL and supporting data quality
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment hygiene and operational readiness
- Collaborate with domain experts to translate business processes into code,



tests and specifications

Requirements

- Java skill sets, including modern Java (17+) and frameworks such as Spring Boot
- Generative AI in SDLC experience, with practical Claude usage and examples of productivity gains
- API and integration background across microservices and distributed systems
- SQL capability with relational data models and query optimization fundamentals
- Event-driven systems knowledge using tools such as Kafka or MQ
- CI/CD and DevOps understanding to support reliable releases
- Cloud and containers exposure for deployment and runtime operations

Nice to have

- Derivatives or clearing domain knowledge (ETD or OTC, margin, positions, settlement)
- Knowledge graphs or semantic models and exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- FIX protocol knowledge and client or exchange connectivity
- Python exposure for automation, analytics or AI integrations

📌 Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC) (Sydney)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Sydney