Title : Sr Java Developer/Engineer
Location : New York or NJ office
Duration : Long Term
Job Description
We are looking for a experienced JAVA DevOps engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team, you will be working closely business on Client setup, Post trade allocations flow.
Primary Responsibilities:
Must have knowledge Equity products: Cash, Derivative Trading, Low Touch, high Touch, Algo, PT and DMA.
Proven hands-on experience in Java programming is required.
Work with vendors and in-house developers to deploy, upgrade and enhance systems the FIX engines and Drop copy flow.
Must have an experience in FIX protocol and application, preferably ULLink client connectivity and order routing platform.
Work closely with regional and global teams on understanding business needs / new business initiatives and defining proposed solution.
Manage systems implementation and upgrade projects and liaise with system vendors on change requests.
Co-ordinate and participant in system implementation, upgrade and enhancements testing.
Handle ad-hoc FIX/connectivity change requests.
Initiate new Client connectivity setup.
Prepare application system flow, operation and user documentations.
Managing projects / enhancements priorities and costs with stakeholders.
Experience in equity front office IT space with strong application support skill
Monitor application components.
Evaluate current workflows to streamline operations, minimize manual effort, and improve scalability through TOIL reduction.
Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts.
Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc.
Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins.
Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment.
Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues.
Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes.
Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues.
Desired Experience/ Skills:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
Previous career roles in Java Developer/ DevOps Experience with Financial industry.
Able to independently manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, proactive, good sense of ownership and urgency.
A strong team player able to collaborate smoothly with own and cross team members as well as well-versed in working with equity front office users at various locations with a global driven technology operation model.
Support back office processing operations and identify improvement opportunities.
Design, develop, and deploy high-quality code to address bug fixes, system enhancements, and new feature implementation based on business needs.
Personal Attributes
Proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share knowledge and mentor junior team members.
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