At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Java Developer to enhance and support Astrid/CAIP, Broadridge’s corporate actions platform. The successful candidate will combine strong Java engineering skills with experience in corporate actions processing, messaging and systems integration.
The role requires someone who can quickly understand complex business and technical workflows, work independently and deliver reliable solutions in collaboration with global teams.
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, test and support Java applications and integrations for Astrid/CAIP corporate actions processing.
- Support corporate actions workflows across announcements, positions, elections, entitlements, payments and exceptions.
- Develop and maintain Apache Camel routes, APIs, message transformations and integration workflows.
- Build and support data exchange using Kafka, MQ and Oracle-based processing.
- Analyze business requirements, clarify ambiguities, identify dependencies and contribute to technical design.
- Investigate issues across application code, messaging, integrations and database processing; perform root-cause analysis and recommend durable solutions.
- Assess the impact of changes on shared functionality, clients and downstream systems.
- Create and maintain unit, integration, end-to-end and regression tests to prevent unintended effects.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, code reviews, testing, deployment, release support and production troubleshooting.
- Use approved AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to improve productivity while reviewing and validating generated code.
- Collaborate with Product, Implementation, QA, Operations, SRE and Platform teams in an Agile delivery environment.
- Document technical designs and share knowledge with the wider team.
Required qualifications
- Significant hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using Java, including object-oriented design, collections, multithreading, exception handling, JVM behavior and performance troubleshooting.
- Experience with Java frameworks and libraries, including Spring, and with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Camel or comparable enterprise integration frameworks, including routing, transformation and error handling.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, consumer groups, partitioning, offsets, ordering, retries and duplicate handling.
- Experience with IBM MQ or comparable MQ/JMS technologies, including transactional messaging, acknowledgements and recovery.
- Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL skills, including stored procedures, transactions, database troubleshooting and performance analysis.
- Experience with JSON, XML and schema validation, including message transformation and data mapping.
- Experience with Maven, Git, automated builds and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience writing automated tests using JUnit or equivalent frameworks, with a strong understanding of integration and regression testing.
- Working knowledge of the full SDLC, including secure coding, code review, release management, production support and change controls.
- Experience working in Agile teams, including sprint planning, refinement, estimation and collaboration across development and QA.
- Experience in financial services and practical knowledge of corporate actions processing, including announcements, positions, elections, entitlements, payments and exceptions.
- Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, with the ability to critically review, test and secure generated code in accordance with company policies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and know when to escalate.
Preferred qualifications
- Recent hands-on development experience with Astrid/CAIP, particularly Astrid Messaging Service (AMS).
- Experience with Oracle Advanced Queuing, scheduled processing and database-driven integration flows.
- Knowledge of SWIFT ISO 15022 and ISO 20022 messages, Avro and schema evolution.
- Experience with Broadridge Platform integrations and related systems such as BPS or SIS.
- Experience with Splunk, Geneos, AWS, GitLab and Ruby/Cucumber testing.
- Familiarity with client onboarding, implementation and production support in a corporate actions environment.
Recruitment Process
Throughout your application process, you may be asked to contact us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.
Compensation
Salary Range: CAD $98,000- $120,000 . Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location
AI Disclosure
No AI or automated tools are used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this role.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing and currently open position within Broadridge.
Background Check Process
Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
- Canadian criminal record check
Workplace Flexibility
We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.
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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.
Use of AI in Hiring
As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.
