Requirements

• 3+ years of programming experience with an object-oriented language (Java or C#), multi-threading, and any relational database
• Solid architectural understanding of enterprise applications
• Understanding of computing science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Java Core, Spring framework, and Linux
• Experience with ION Multi-Market Interface (MMI) and/or SystemAdministrator
• Knowledge of major Fixed Income Financial Products (e.g. corporate bonds, ETFs, Interest Rate Swaps) and Customer Markets electronic trading flows
• Experience with Agile development, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Worked in an Agile globally distributed team using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Sonar, and Team City
• Experience with tools such as IntelliJ, Gradle
• Experience with KDB+ and Q programming language
• Experience working with JSON/XML and REST services

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing Front Office eTrading applications for the Rates & Spread Product Trading business
• Working directly with Traders, Sales, and Quants to shape the future direction of the platform
• Utilizing creativity and innovation to improve the technical capabilities of the platform ensuring stability, flexibility, and maintainability
• Driving engineering standards and striving for best practices
• Enhancing automated testing efforts and optimizing the UAT process
• Troubleshooting challenging performance and scalability issues
• Providing onsite support to Rates & Spread product traders in London
• Assisting in third-line support during core trading hours
• Liaising with global business, support, and development teams on various projects
• Building a strong profile in a high-performance global team (London, Paris, NY, Mississauga, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo)
• Developing efficient and robust solutions to challenging business problems
• Working on a globally distributed team to deliver the next-generation eTrading experience
• Gaining knowledge and exposure to Front Office Trading Systems, Fixed Income, and Derivatives flows

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a major global financial institution
• Exposure to cutting-edge electronic trading technology and front office finance
• Collaboration with a diverse, global, and high-performance team
• Chance to influence and innovate within the electronic trading platform