Team Overview 

RISK Systems team is part of RISK department, and Its mission consists in providing the Bank with comprehensive IT systems to calculate   market and counterparty risk capital figures using advanced methods and to support the needs of users for risk analysis, risk reporting and the credit process.

The successful candidate will join the Counterparty Analysis and Reporting team as part of the RISK Systems department, taking responsibility for developing and maintaining the tools used to monitor Counterparty Risk. This Lisbon‑based position operates within an Agile squad with a strong international footprint.

In this context, we are looking for a Java developer for the Counterparty Risk activities team in RISK Systems Lisbon.

About the Job

We are looking for a Java Developer responsible for construction of application components (such as RESTful services) and scripting to manage the interchange of data between external services and the system. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential. 

You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. 

Your Main Activities Are

• The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil the role of a Java Developer as follows:

   

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code 
  • Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation 

Profile and Skills to Success:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• 3 years of experience with Java
• Degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field.

Skills Required:

• Proficient in Java with a good knowledge of its ecosystem (Spring Framework, JPA/Hibernate)
• Familiar with Java application design and architectural pattern
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Knowledge of multithreaded design and concurrency patterns in Java
• Strong experience delivering MVC, JDBC, and RESTful components
• Experience with both external and embedded databases
• Unit test and debugging skills
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 

Languages:       

• English mandatory

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach 

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.