Job ID: JOB_ID_6326
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Front Office Software Developer to join a leading financial institution. This role involves working closely with traders and other front office personnel to develop and enhance trading platforms and related systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, a deep understanding of financial products and trading workflows, and experience in fast-paced, demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance Front Office Java applications, with a focus on equities and equity derivatives.
- Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and risk management teams to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Implement and support trading platforms, including Order Management Systems (OMS), stock loan systems, and market data systems.
- Contribute to both backend shared services and application-specific development.
- Perform approximately 20% front-end development using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Vue.js is a plus).
- Work with the FIX protocol for trading communications.
- Gain a good understanding of pricing strategies and quantitative modeling, particularly in volatility and P&L calculations.
- Engage in hands-on coding, with a focus on Greenfield development (percentage to be determined based on project needs).
- Participate in a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the New York City office.
- Collaborate effectively with business users, demonstrating multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Be highly organized, eager to learn, and committed to professional growth.
Mandatory Screening Questions:
- In a typical work week, can you confirm how many hours do you spend on hands-on coding?
- What types of projects are you currently working on (Greenfield or Brownfield)? Please describe the tasks you perform as part of Greenfield work and Brownfield work. State the approximate percentage of your overall work that falls under Greenfield and Brownfield.
- Availability to schedule an onsite interview.
Technical Skills:
- Core: Java (10+ years experience)
- Financial Domain: Equities, Equities Derivatives, Trading Workflow, FIX Protocol, Pricing Strategies, P&L Calculations
- Front-End: JavaScript (approx. 20% of work), HTML, CSS, Vue.js (plus)
- Backend: Experience with shared services development
- Databases/Tools: Time-series databases, Quod (OMS) (plus), Murex (plus)
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience developing trading platforms and working within trading desks.
- Experience working with traders, quants, and risk management teams.
- Experience with financial industry applications is highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Additional Information:
- This is a contract-to-hire position, with an initial six-month duration and likely conversion to full-time employment.
- The role requires 2-3 days per week in the New York City office.
- Local candidates are strongly preferred.
- Final round interviews will be conducted face-to-face in NYC.
- LinkedIn profile is a must.
Special Requirements
USC/GC strongly Preferred; Face to face interview required for final round; Local candidates strongly preferred; LinkedIn profile required.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: New York, NY
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Mizuho Bank
Email: hin@vyzeinc.com
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