Software Engineer II

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).About your team:We are a team dedicated to developing and maintaining critical applications that support back-office operations, accounting functions, and regulatory reporting systems - processing data across Interactive Brokers' global entities.We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to oversee the full software development life cycle, encompassing planning, prioritization, testing, and release management. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise paired with excellent communication skills. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured environment, consistently meets deadlines, adheres to established procedures, and works collaboratively within a team setting.What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.Optimizing and refactoring existing code for improved reliability and performance. Communicating and collaborating on development tasks with other group/department members.Reviewing code changes made by other developers to ensure correctness, efficiency, readability, and conformity with best practicesWorking with various internal stakeholders and developers on implementing solutions in production and development environments.

What required skills do you need:

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related degreeFive-plus years of experience in the design and implementation of medium to large applicationsFive-plus years of hands-on development experience using core Java; at least one year using Java 8 or later a plusObject-oriented design and understanding of commonly used design patternsExperience with JDBC and relational databases, preferably Oracle.Working knowledge of Linux/Unix, along with scripting skills in Perl or Python a plus.Demonstrate excellent collaboration and communication skills in working closely with other development teams to roll out important changes and applications.Knowledge of financial instruments is a plus; otherwise, you have the desire to learn about and understand financial instruments and concepts.

Nice to have:

Experience with coding and deploying a standalone service with a REST API using Spring BootKnowledge of Claude Code AI AssistantKnowledge of IDE IntelliJ or Visual Studio CodeExperience or knowledge of plain JSP, HTML, JavaScript and CSS.Experience or knowledge in Spring FrameworkExperience with agile development methods

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Company Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grantRetirement plan 401(k) with competitive company matchExcellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefitsWellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off and a generous parental leave policyDaily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snackCorporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teamsEducation reimbursement and learning opportunitiesModern offices with multi-monitor setups