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Architect/Team Lead Developer - Algorithmic Trading, VP

A Senior Java developer is required by a leading investment bank to fill a mission critical position within their electronic trading technology business and will specifically taking a lead role within their Electronic Trading Division. The right candidate will be able to dictate the direction of the project from day one

Core competencies required 
  • Strong Core Java Development experience, (J2SE) within an investment bank essential 
  • Strong working knowledge of Low Latency and Algorithmic Trading systems as well as high frequency development 
  • Knowledge of Capital Markets, Equities or Derivatives (At least one) 
  • Experience with OO and UML design 
  • strong working knowledge of FIX

This role will involve:
The successful candidate will be providing innovative solutions for low touch trading, which includes FIX connectivity, low latency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading and internal crossing.

The role will involve working as the Java Developer's for the bank's front office electronic trading systems. This will involve coordinating the development of a number of global systems across the Electronic Trading business, including flow management.

To be suitable for this role the candidate must be able to demonstrate a proficiency in Core Java development, with a particular focus on J2SE development on the server side (not web based development), and have prior experience of developing in an AGILE environment. The candidate must also have experience and working knowledge of Algorithmic trading systems, low latency and any experience with FIX protocol is essential

The candidate and will be expected to possess strong banking business knowledge to enable them to communicate with differing business groups in a correct manner. This knowledge must be focused on either Capital Markets or Equities or Derivatives

The candidate will be expected to coordinate the team's efforts on a number of mission critical projects which will lead to the continued success of the electronic trading business. The candidate will also play a hands-on development role, for which their Core Java and J2SE skills are of the utmost importance

The role will offer the candidate the opportunity to join one of the largest and most progressive Investment Banks in the world and will allow the right candidate very good progression opportunities through the bank.

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