Front Office Risk - Java/Scala Developer

London  ‐ Onsite
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Top-tier Investment Bank requires an established Java/Scala Developer to join a team focusing on the development of a completely Greenfield next Generation Interest Rate Derivatives/Pricing and Risk Trading Platform.

Team Function and responsibilities:

You will be part of the Interest Rates Derivatives team, developing pricing/risk and trade capture systems for the Front Office. Specifically working on the Rates Flow Risk IT Trading desk building out this platform from the ground up.

Requirements:

Business Knowledge:

Interest Rate Derivatives knowledge and an appreciation of Risk Systems (Pricing, Trading, Risk management, hedging strategies)

Technical Knowledge:

-Core JAVA developer experience in high volume, multi-threaded low latency business critical applications.

-You will have used Scala extensively in you current/last role and take a keen interest in the new technology.

-Excellent technical experience with a proven track record of design, development and delivery.

-Familiarity with the latest innovations in hardware and software.

Additional Useful Skills:

- A good understanding or appreciation of C++

- Strong core

- Use of open source Java technologies (eg Spring)

- Financial Maths and Computer Science Background.

Responsibilities:

Role specific responsibilities:

-Working as a Senior Java Developer to develop, evolve and support a pricing and risk trade capture system across interest rate derivatives and Flow Risk IT.

-The role involves working in the Front Office.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Successful candidates will come from a Computer Science/Engineering background and will have ideally worked with in a Front Office environment, have excellent communication skills, a problem solving/analytical mind-set and a delivery focused attitude.

This role is ideal for an established Core Java/Scala Developer who wishes to continue learning and using Scala. The position entails a wealth of Greenfield Core Java and Scala development providing an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians to improve on their current Scala skills.

This is an exceptionally sought after contract position and if you wish to pursue the opportunity, please email a current CV.

Start date
n.a
From
Radley James Ltd
Published at
18.04.2014
Project ID:
697587
Contract type
Freelance
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