Algohouse

About the Role:

Duration: 3 months (with likely extension)
We are looking for a skilled Java/Kotlin Backend Developer to join our team. The role involves a balanced mix of new feature development and optimization of the existing codebase within a microservices environment. You will work with modern technologies, improve system performance, and directly communicate with the client from Israel in English.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java 21 and Kotlin
• Design and implement solutions following microservices architecture and clean code principles
• Work with Spring Framework and Hibernate for backend development
• Optimize database operations by writing and tuning native SQL queries
• Integrate and maintain communication with Apache Kafka
• (Optional) Manage scheduled tasks using Quartz Scheduler
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java and/or Kotlin
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and Hibernate
• Practical experience with Kafka or other message brokers
• Proficiency in SQL performance tuning and optimization
• Understanding of clean code design patterns and microservices principles
• Experience with Quartz Scheduler is a plus
• Strong English communication skills (both written and verbal) for direct interaction with the client

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our team, building high-performance real-time data pipelines to process financial market data, including security prices for various asset classes such as equities, options, futures, and more. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines that handle large volumes of data with low latency and high throughput, ensuring that our systems can process market data in real time and batch modes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and enhance market data systems
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle in a collaborative team environment, including design, implementation, testing, and support
• Design highly efficient, scalable, mission-critical systems
• Maintain good software quality and test coverage
• Participate in code reviews
• Troubleshooting incidents and reported bugs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in the following programming languages: Java, Python or Go
• Prior experience working with equities or futures market data, such as CME data, US Equities Options, is a must
• Experience in engineering and supporting Market Data feed handlers
• Technically fluent (Python, SQL, JSON, ITCH, FIX, CSV); comfortable discussing pipelines and validation specs.
• Prior experience working on tick data storage, such as KDB+ or Clickhouse
• Familiarity with time series analysis
• Good understanding of the Unix/Linux programming environment
• Expertise with SQL and relational databases
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-starter and works well in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our international team. You’ll work on an advanced fintech product that combines high data-processing performance with strict reliability and security requirements. The role involves building and maintaining automated tests, improving QA processes, and collaborating closely with developers and product managers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and frameworks like Selenium and TestNG
• Apply automation best practices (Page Object Model, Page Factory, reusable components)
• Work with developers and QA team to ensure high-quality product releases
• Maintain automated test suites across CI/CD pipelines
• Perform manual testing when needed to verify complex scenarios
• Validate data using SQL and manage test code via Git

• Analyze test results, log defects, and support the development team in resolving them

   

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer
• Strong knowledge of Java (2+ years hands-on)
• Practical experience with Selenium and TestNG
• Understanding of automation design patterns (POM, Page Factory)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git
• Basic knowledge of SQL
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• English — Intermediate+ (B2)

   

Nice to have

• Experience with API or performance testing
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field