Title : Sr Java Developer/Engineer Location : New York or NJ office Duration : Long Term Job Description We are looking for a experienced JAVA DevOps engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team, you will be working closely business on Client setup, Post trade allocations flow.


Primary Responsibilities:
  • Must have knowledge Equity products: Cash, Derivative Trading, Low Touch, high Touch, Algo, PT and DMA.
  • Proven hands-on experience in Java programming is required.
  • Work with vendors and in-house developers to deploy, upgrade and enhance systems the FIX engines and Drop copy flow.
  • Must have an experience in FIX protocol and application, preferably ULLink client connectivity and order routing platform.
  • Work closely with regional and global teams on understanding business needs / new business initiatives and defining proposed solution.
  • Manage systems implementation and upgrade projects and liaise with system vendors on change requests.
  • Co-ordinate and participant in system implementation, upgrade and enhancements testing.
  • Handle ad-hoc FIX/connectivity change requests.
  • Initiate new Client connectivity setup.
  • Prepare application system flow, operation and user documentations.
  • Managing projects / enhancements priorities and costs with stakeholders.
  • Experience in equity front office IT space with strong application support skill Monitor application components.
  • Evaluate current workflows to streamline operations, minimize manual effort, and improve scalability through TOIL reduction.
  • Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts.
  • Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc.
  • Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins.
  • Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment.
  • Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues.
  • Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes.
  • Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues.

Desired Experience/ Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
  • Previous career roles in Java Developer/ DevOps
  • Experience with Financial industry.
  • Able to independently manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, proactive, good sense of ownership and urgency.
  • A strong team player able to collaborate smoothly with own and cross team members as well as well-versed in working with equity front office users at various locations with a global driven technology operation model.
  • Support back office processing operations and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality code to address bug fixes, system enhancements, and new feature implementation based on business needs.

Personal Attributes
  • Proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share knowledge and mentor junior team members.

For applications and inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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