Software Engineer

Job#: 3020340

Job Description:

Job Title: Software Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Jersey City NJ (Hybrid)

Payrate: $65.00 - 68.26/hr

Interview Process

Two rounds likely.

The ideal Senior Programmer candidate can use best practices building scalable app development projects. They must be comfortable working with different teams in the SDLC.

Overview of Business Area

The Equity Linked Technology group within Global Markets provides development and support for the Equity Derivatives business globally. The product sets include Structured Notes, with functions spanning pricing, execution, trade capture, and lifecycle processing.

Team

The role is part of the Product Modelling & Data Capture initiative, a key capability of the Structured Notes strategic buildout program. The team is responsible for defining a common set of heuristics and applications for structured products, serving as the central hub for the new platform buildout. Operating in a fast-paced, growing business line, the team adheres to Agile delivery methodologies with frequent incremental releases. The technology stack includes Python and Java, offering opportunities to work closely with front-office stakeholders and directly influence the success of the platform.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer will work across sales and trading applications, collaborating directly with technology teams and front-office stakeholders to drive change and align the technology stack globally. Structured Products are a key revenue driver for the organization, and the current platform is fragmented across regions and functional lines. This role is critical in navigating the complexities of IT architecture and ensuring successful delivery in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities

This role is suited to a Senior Software Engineer with experience building enterprise-wide applications in a front-office financial services domain. The successful candidate will work directly with Front Office stakeholders and senior IT management to design and implement solutions that enhance and expand the Structured Products technology platform, with a primary focus on the US regional business.

Design and implement backend Python software solutions within the SP pre-trade domain.

Collaborate on React UI app, ensuring clean API contracts and integration with backend services.

Define, evolve, and maintain structured products data models defined as JSON schemas.

Contribute to system design and architecture decisions for a globally distributed FO platform.

Play an active role in defining and evolving development best practices in the team.

Collaborate with sales and structuring to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Identify and mitigate architectural, design and implementation risks, for the platform buildout.

Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Provide production support for critical FO systems, including issue diagnosis and remediation.

Required Skills

Strong professional experience with Python or another OO language (typically 8+ years).

Design and implementation JSON RESTful APIs, including versioning and backward compatibility.

Strong understanding and exposure to object-oriented practices and principles.

Hands on experience with automated testing, mocking frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience delivering business-critical applications in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Desirable Skills

Familiarity with financial services, particularly structured notes and equity derivatives.

Knowledge of front-office sales and trading workflows.

Familiarity with messaging or event-driven systems.

Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives.

Linux command line experience.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.