Description
Senior Java Developer - FX etrading - based in London
PURPOSE
The primary purpose of this role is to provide senior level technology expertise in developing Real Time algorithmic FX trading and hedging systems. The candidate will display excellent organizational, motivational, and technical ability aligned to sustained experience within a high-performance technology environment. This will require knowledge of multithreaded Java development, messaging systems, complex event processing and ability to integrate these with external systems. Knowledge of the FX market is essential. The candidate will work effectively as part of a global team to design and implement Real Time solutions in close co-ordination with the FX trading desk. Strong communication, teamwork skills, and experience with agile development methods are required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
. Contribute to the overall design and development of the Real Time solutions for FX electronic/algo Trading and Risk Management.
. Work closely with business sponsors to understand their requirements and architect, design and execute technical solutions.
. Work with other team members to ensure that tactical and strategic solutions dovetail.
. Provide guidance and mentoring for new team members as necessary.
. Identify business, technology and people risks associated with a solution. Assist with 2nd line support as necessary.
AUTHORITIES, IMPACT, RISK
. The incumbent works under the guidance of the FX Technology Team Management
. Advises on key design and implementation decisions within FX Pricing, Trading and Risk Technology.
. Supports and mentors more junior team members.
EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE
Required
. Significant experience designing, implementing and delivering complex globally distributed high availability Real Time trading systems.
. Experience effectively applying technology best practices and processes to a high-paced Capital Markets organization
. Excellent Server Side core Java skills.
. QA Automated testing and process
. Experience with 'Agile' style development methods
. Significant industrial experience dedicated to FX Front Office technology (pricing, risk, liquidity aggregation, high frequency trading, E-commerce, etc)
Preferred
. Experience working with quantitative analysts and developers, traders and risk management
. Knowledge of KDB
. Knowledge of FX trading and/or electronic/algo trading.
. Knowledge of shared memory messaging technologies, eg chronicle, aeron.
Technical
. Significant experience developing, maintaining, and deploying high-performance, low-latency applications.
. Design abilities, which will involve building designing and deploying managed and unmanaged solutions.
. Multithreaded skills & use of current Java Frameworks and python
. Knowledge of messaging systems such as Solace, Tibco/RV, and IBM MQSeries and how to integrate them
Please apply within for further detail or call
Matt Holmes - Harvey Nash