Lead Java Developer (must have Portfolio Management System or Trading System experience)

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

On Site
$175,000 - $200,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

java
trading system
portfolio management system
ORM
SQL
Spring
Swing
JGoodies
JMS

Job Details

Title: Software Developer Java Engineer with exp in Fixed Income and Asset Management and Trading Systems. Portfolio management
Chicago, IL (5 Days ONSITE)
Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a talented team dedicated to developing high-quality software used by industry leaders in fixed income asset management and trading / Portfolio Management !!!!
Drive the delivery of business goals through effective team processes and direct engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Participate actively in Agile meetings to refine development strategies and contribute to the product roadmap.
Champion the integration of emerging technologies and feature enhancements that keep our platform ahead of the curve.
Manage large projects from inception to delivery, ensuring the team meets its high expectations and performance standards.

Requirements:
7+ years of Front Office software development experience with a strong emphasis of experience in on FinTech or investment banking.
2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a development team, specifically in portfolio management systems.
Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals: object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms .
Proficiency in Java and Spring, with experience in technologies such as Swing, JGoodies, JMS, or similar.
Proven track record with relational databases and ORM ***experience in building and consuming large-scale web services. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
*** ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) is a programming technique that creates a layer of translation between object-oriented programming languages and relational databases, allowing developers to work with data without writing complex SQL queries. Instead of manually crafting SQL, developers interact with objects, which are then automatically converted into database queries by the ORM tool. This simplifies data persistence, promotes code reusability, and improves application design, though it can sometimes lead to slower performance due to less optimized SQL
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to present intricate technical designs clearly. Experience in building scalable and distributed software systems. (multi threaded) (bunch of servers)
Familiarity with investment workflows and financial services, specifically within portfolio management .

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