Description
eFX/Java DeveloperEssential:
4 years of minimum experience of developing electronic Trading Systems using core java
Key Duties
Ensure a robust high-performance eFX Market Making platform that follows best practice in terms of architecture, configuration and capacity planning.
Identify areas of improvement and performance tuning to eliminate any bottlenecks or areas of latency.
Full testing of new versions of software (including Unit, Regression and SI), conducting test plans, analysing results and drawing conclusions with the user representatives.
To discuss issues and problems with users and ensure an understanding of the business needs, the related products and transaction flows.
To work with Financial Engineers, Business representatives and Business Analysts to understand the business needs and design potential solutions.
Manage the technical relationship with the external electronic market technology teams and internal development and connectivity teams.
Understand and influence components in use at Client, identify functionality that can be replicated and improved by in-house development.
Provide 3rd Line support to existing systems to resolve problems, educate 1st/2nd Line RTB and continually improve the functionality and service levels to the business.
Essential:
4 years of minimum experience of developing electronic Trading Systems using core java
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Take ownership, help specify and deliver large scale projects and work under own initiative.
Capacity to take complex issues and explain them clearly and concisely to a wide audience.
Excellent communicator, able to work effectively with senior traders and other developers.
Understanding of workflows, key controls and related operational risk exposure.
Good understanding of FX Business and trading practices.
Desirable
Knowledge of FX STP Trade processing (Settlement, Fixings, Payment systems etc)
Agile Development Practices ( TDD, BDD, Automated Builds, Continuous Integration) / Scrum, Kanban Methodologies