Equities - Senior Java Developer - Vice President

Description

The team builds and maintains the Delta One execution platform worldwide, and this is a full-time Vice President-level role in Applications Development within the Technology group.

The work centres on ETF execution workflows and the Cross Assets Liquidity system, with the team working in agile mode.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every stage of the development lifecycle, from analysis and design through build, testing and rollout, and support applications for business users.
• Build and maintain the Delta One execution platform worldwide.
• Enforce core procedures and help set operating standards and processes.
• Turn requirements from business analysts into working software.
• Maintain and improve ETF execution workflows and strategies as business needs change.
• Design and deliver data interfaces and transfer methods with the teams that connect to the Cross Assets Liquidity system.
• Collaborate with the Cross Assets Liquidity development team using agile methods.
• Produce technical design and support documentation for the systems.
• Train first-level support staff on how the systems run.
• Report progress and risks to management, produce work schedules, and head off problems early.
• Keep up with technology in your field and deepen your understanding of business lines and market practice.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java architecture and development skills, with object-oriented analysis and design experience.
• Background in systems analysis and in building software applications.
• Must have Unix/Linux and a solid grasp of OO concepts.
• Hands-on delivery, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with KDB and Kafka is an advantage.
• Knowledge of market data, trading technology and financial markets is an advantage.
• Experience developing low latency, high frequency trading applications is desirable.
• FIX protocol knowledge is a plus.
• Nice to have: functional knowledge of ETFs (electronic traded funds), bond ETFs, ETF trading and delta hedging, and US electronic exchanges.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology or another science-related field, or equivalent professional work experience.

Conditions

Full-time position.

Salary range: $120,800.00 - $170,800.00.

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