java developer

Client : Mizuho Bank

This contract has an initial duration of six months with likely extension – will convert to FT after 6 months

Key skills:  Java, Equities (Loans, Collateral, Margins, Lending), FIX, JS (about 20% front end work), Time-series, Pricing strategies+

Technology

Java (expert-level, hands-on)

Equities domain experience

FIX protocol

JavaScript / HTML / CSS

Time-series data handling

•  Duration: 6 months (high chance of extension → FT conversion)

•  Location: New York City (2–3 days/week onsite)

2 openings: one is more backend shared services (like scheduling tools) and the other is more on application side.

Really need more of a front office type of person (i.e., working with traders)

Local candidates strongly preferred, interview will be f-f for final round (after 1 video rounds, will likely have a coding test)

Job title: Senior Java Front Office Software Developer

Job Description:

- 100% hands-on Front Office Java Developer (with python is a plus), with good understanding of backend and front-end technologies (e.g. html, css, javascript) (with vue.js is a plus)

- Good understanding of equities and equity derivatives product; trading workflow (with FIX protocol)

- Experience with developing trading platforms (For example: Order Management system, Stockloan system, market data system; but not limited to)

- Experience working on trading desks; working with traders, quants, and risk management teams

- Experience with pricing strategies, quantitative modeling (preferably in volatility) and P&L calculations is a plus

- Experience with Quod (OMS) is a plus

- Experience with Murex is a plus

- Good education background and/or strong experience in financial industry

- Experience collaborating effectively with business users (traders/sales), multitasking and adapting in a fast-paced environment

- Highly organized, must be eager to learn and grow

Required years of experience: 10 years

Education requirement: Bachelor