Job Details

• An excellent Java developer with good software design principles and the ability to write robust code and accompanying test suites
• Ability to design and build smart, scalable solutions to tight deadlines
• Ability to write efficient, clear code and be able to articulate what has been implemented and why
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Self-starter who can drive/facilitate requirements and development effort
• Take ownership and responsibility for the full development lifecycle
• A team player, capable of engaging with other teams in Technology
• Experience in the end-to-end design, development and support of financial markets systems
• Ability to work and liaise directly with the Front Office, Middle Office, Product Control and various risk functions
• Provide second line support
• Familiarity or experience in micro-services and container technologies (preferably Docker)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps
• Any experience in distributed data stores a plus
• Functional programming experience a plus
• FIX experience a plus

• 7+ years hands on development with investment banking IT experience
• Core Java (essential)
• Ability to develop latency sensitive systems
• Agile development
• Development experience on functional language, such as Haskell, is a plus.
• Any experience with NoSql/Spark could be advantageous (depending on the role)
• Experience with git and Atlassian toolset

Functional skills:

• Financial Market domain knowledge
• Investment banking is a strong plus
• Derivatives business is a plus

Soft skills:

• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Outstanding problem solving skills
• Proactive, self starter, autonomous
• Good team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple assignments

General:

• Strong architectural and engineering background with experience of delivery.
• Strong Java skills
• Strong knowledge and previous experience in end-to-end design, development and subsequent support of large scale data processing systems
• Familiarity and confidence working in an agile development environment.
• Someone who can drive / facilitate the requirements and development effort with the business.

Reference ID - GH/Technology/JC//30092019//86883/Senior Back End Developer