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]