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Overview
Our client is seeking a Lead Java Developer to work in their FX technology Electronic Trading team in Capital Markets. The candidate will be actively engaged in architecture, design, development, unit testing, and stress testing of a high-performance framework for high-end Electronic Trading applications and be a key participant in a highly talented delivery team for front-office trading development. The Electronic Trading application suite is built on common foundational frameworks and is used to deliver sophisticated and complex front office trading solutions. This role is a senior systems engineer and technical expert in the development of highly sophisticated trading applications within the FX business. Responsibilities include analyzing complex business requirements, writing functional documents, and designing technical specifications to redesign or enhance existing platforms and applications. Base pay range
$225,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Lead complex initiatives on selected domains Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area are met and collaborate with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives Mentor less experienced software engineers Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers Lead team to achieve objectives Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of: work experience, training, military experience, education 5+ years of Java experience 5+ years of FX e-trading experience 5+ years of algorithmic/electronic-trading development experience 3+ years of Low Latency systems development or implementation experience 3+ years of multicast messaging framework development experience 5+ years of multi-threading experience
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of all FX Products including Spot, Forwards, NDFs and Swaps for pricing construction and risk management Strong knowledge of JDK 1.8+ programming paradigms Strong knowledge of multi-core / multi-threading concepts and paradigms Strong knowledge of UNIX/LINUX Strong knowledge of core computer science design concepts, algorithms, and data structures Background in e-trading (SOR/Algo/EMS/MarketData) and (electronic market making products) Experience in low-latency/real-time development and optimization Working knowledge with market data / ECN connectivity / FIX protocol development Working knowledge of quantitative modeling Working knowledge with tools required for regression test automation Advanced experience in capital markets business and processes Basic knowledge and understanding of SEC, FINRA and international regulations Working knowledge on Agile best practices
Job Expectations
Lead complex initiatives on selected domains This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Relocation assistance is not available for this position Position offers a hybrid work schedule
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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Our client is seeking a Lead Java Developer to work in their FX technology Electronic Trading team in Capital Markets. The candidate will be actively engaged in architecture, design, development, unit testing, and stress testing of a high-performance framework for high-end Electronic Trading applications and be a key participant in a highly talented delivery team for front-office trading development. The Electronic Trading application suite is built on common foundational frameworks and is used to deliver sophisticated and complex front office trading solutions. This role is a senior systems engineer and technical expert in the development of highly sophisticated trading applications within the FX business. Responsibilities include analyzing complex business requirements, writing functional documents, and designing technical specifications to redesign or enhance existing platforms and applications. Base pay range
$225,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Lead complex initiatives on selected domains Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area are met and collaborate with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives Mentor less experienced software engineers Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers Lead team to achieve objectives Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of: work experience, training, military experience, education 5+ years of Java experience 5+ years of FX e-trading experience 5+ years of algorithmic/electronic-trading development experience 3+ years of Low Latency systems development or implementation experience 3+ years of multicast messaging framework development experience 5+ years of multi-threading experience
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of all FX Products including Spot, Forwards, NDFs and Swaps for pricing construction and risk management Strong knowledge of JDK 1.8+ programming paradigms Strong knowledge of multi-core / multi-threading concepts and paradigms Strong knowledge of UNIX/LINUX Strong knowledge of core computer science design concepts, algorithms, and data structures Background in e-trading (SOR/Algo/EMS/MarketData) and (electronic market making products) Experience in low-latency/real-time development and optimization Working knowledge with market data / ECN connectivity / FIX protocol development Working knowledge of quantitative modeling Working knowledge with tools required for regression test automation Advanced experience in capital markets business and processes Basic knowledge and understanding of SEC, FINRA and international regulations Working knowledge on Agile best practices
Job Expectations
Lead complex initiatives on selected domains This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Relocation assistance is not available for this position Position offers a hybrid work schedule
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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