Java Developer (Bonds Trading)
 
Job Purpose
 
The Company's Bonds Trading development team is seeking a Java Developer that has the experience building low latency, high throughput, and multi-threaded Java server side applications.  This role will be responsible for design, development and support of enterprise wide applications supporting core trading system.
 
You must be results-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  This role requires frequent interactions with project and product managers, developers, QA and other stakeholders, in order to ensure delivery of a world class trading platform to our users.
 
Responsibilities

• Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency within the design and development phases of the application(s)
• Lead efforts to design, architect and write new software components
• Independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments
• Create software tests, verify the functionality and quality of the software
• Create design documentation for new software development and subsequent versions
• Provide support for production applications as issues arise during and after business hours
• Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications
• Work with product management in understanding new requirements
• Follow company software development processes and standards
• Analytical mindset with problem solving skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor‘s or Master’s degree in Computer Science is preferred
• 3+ years of Java experience including multi-threaded core Java, messaging technology such as JMS/MQ or equivalent, SQL, Stored Procedures and JDBC experience
• Understanding of fixed income products and experience in fixed income electronic trading is preferred
• Experience with multi-threaded java
• Experience with messaging protocol such JMS, MQ, TIbco
• Experience with commonly used design patterns
• Strong understanding of various data structures and object oriented design concepts
• Experience with current development technologies/tools like Spring, Maven, Hibernate
• Experience in fixed income electronic trading is preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities as the market