May 10, 2024
Full time
Senior Java Developer - Ultra Low Latency/FX/Rates sought by leading investment bank based in Canary Wharf. Inside IR35 - 2-3 days a week onsite Job Responsibilities / Role: Building best of breed ultra-low latency connectivity to new markets Hands on technical development role on a critical trading application Requirements capture, analysis and design on the eTrading platform Testing and UA coordination Liaison with the global business, support and development teams Troubleshoot and optimization on performance and scalability issues Third line support of the platform during trading hours Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX/Rates trading Job Opportunities: Will be using/learning cutting edge low latency software and hardware techniques Will be able to acquire an excellent knowledge of the FIC business domain Drive the development of a high performant and scalable technology platform Total and Relevant Experience: Total technical experience requirements are 5+ Yrs Server-side development with Java Technical Skills Required: Low latency concepts, performance optimization and tuning Very strong core Java - including threading, sockets/networks Well versed in TCP/UDP protocols. Solid understanding of OO principles. Unix/Linux experience Knowledge of financial messaging protocols especially FIX. Solid SDLC knowledge and use of build, testing, deploy, code analysis tools Nice to have: KDB, Middleware's such as Tibco RV, Solace, Aeron Non Technical Skills Required: Excellent communication skills Self-motivated and a desire to progress your career Flexible and adaptive, team player Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize work and well organized Ability to interact professionally with senior management Ability to pick up new concepts and apply the knowledge Understanding of financial concepts Additional Information / Preferences: Knowledge of FX/Rates is desirable Experience of working with large financial software systems Knowledge of eTrading or ecommerce applications is desirable Please apply within for further details or call on Alex ReederHarvey Nash Finance & Banking