Software Engineer - Equity Sales & Trading Technology

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Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Truist Securities is seeking a Developer to contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of applications specific to Equity Sales and Trading.

Join an established, fast-paced Equity Sales and Trading Technology team to help enhance our Equity Sales and Trading Desk capabilities with a holistic focus on the full trade lifecycle, from Execution through Clearing and Settlement.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

Assist in the analysis, design, development, and testing of a new in-house developed system as well as enhancements to existing trading applications.
Support system implementation, maintenance, and Level 2 escalation support.
Collaborate with internal teams, including audit/regulatory teams and cross-bank groups, to support ongoing projects.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Engage with traders and stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.

***This is not a virtual opportunity. This person must work in our Hudson Yards office in New York.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the analysis, technical design, and customization of software solutions supporting Equity Sales and Trading.
• Contribute to the integration of applications with tools such as MuleSoft or other event-driven messaging platforms.
• Conduct unit testing and work toward automated testing using DevSecOps best practices.
• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of applications throughout the Product Development Lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in integration and functional testing to ensure software meets business requirements.
• Provide front-office support to traders across locations.
• Support trading platforms in high-paced production environments.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring timely communication with traders.
• Work closely with traders to explain and support new technology implementations.
• Ensure timely responses to inquiries from stakeholders, traders, and external clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Financial Services or Banking.
• 2+ years of experience with Fidessa OMS or equivalent Order Management Systems.
• Proficient in AWS (Amazon Web Services) including ECS, EC2, Glacier, S3, Cloud Watch
• Strong knowledge of Data Analysis/Mining using Python is a must
• Business Intelligence tools ( Python Dash, QlikView, Tableau, MS Power BI)
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (Java, .NET) and scripting languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, Lua, etc.).
• Fundamental database knowledge, including FinSpace/KDB, SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or MariaDB.
• Understanding of FIX protocol and FIX ATDL protocol.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, preferably SAFe Agile certification or similar experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in an Agile environment (Kanban, SCRUM, or similar frameworks).
• Experience or familiarity with trading platforms such as Bloomberg.
• Basic knowledge of industry regulations and securities trading practices.
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI principles is a plus.
• Familiarity with REST and SOAP APIs for data integration.
• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of data services, including data architecture and warehousing.
• Ability to work in the office 4 days/wk. (Hudson Yards, New York).

The annual base salary for this position is $125,000 - $180,000

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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