Java Web Developer

Overview

We are seeking talented Senior handson Java Developers to join our core Fixed Income team in lead and support roles. To help design develop and implement our applications to support front office and operations groups. Work cross functionally with various stakeholders trading teams and technology departments to ensure our applications are running at optimal performance. You will take a handson approach to understanding business workflows and the products we work with.

You will help reengineer and modernize our platform and drive our migration to a scalable microservice cloudbased architecture.

• Build and design trading channels and messaging channels interfacing with other venues and exchanges using industry-standard protocols
• Operate mission-critical systems and deliver day-to-day enhancements across front office and operations
• Provide technical oversight around major Fixed Income eCommerce projects
• Design and develop core components in Java
• Create and implement system testing procedures
• Collaborate and work with other teams in a platform operating model
• Analyze and support vendor software
• Delivery/maintenance for the applications within the equities domain
• Provide second-level support
• Usage of AI tools like Git Lab, Windsurf, Co Pilot
• Develop unit test cases with a view to integration into CI/CD pipeline

• Bachelors or higher degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 10 years of experience in software development required
• 5 years of experience working with Fixed Income products and associated electronic workflows
• Strong proficiency with Java, SQL, and Git
• Very good understanding of industry-standard trading protocols like FIX, FpML
• Proficiency with data standards and data modelling
• Proficiency with text-based formats like XML and JSON
• Strong proficiency with messaging frameworks MQ, Kafka
• Proficiency with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Integration
• Familiarity with testing patterns and Dev Ops
• Familiarity with cloud containerization
• Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments

• Experience in the securities or financial services industry with focus on Fixed Income products (Treasuries, corporate bonds, agencies, commercial paper, mortgages)
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of Order Management Systems, Smart Order Routers, Market Data Aggregator
• Previous experience designing and implementing new systems and features independently
• Developed market data feeds and feeds to downstream systems
• Understanding of trade lifecycle events for fixed income
• Understanding of regulatory landscape from a developer perspective
• Brings production support experience and can troubleshoot issues under pressure
• Previous experience with application profiling and debugging
• Familiarity with Angular, Python is a plus
• Strong communication and organization skills