Freelance : senior developer (market risk expert)

TEKsystems; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech consulting firm seeks a Technical / Functional Expert – Market Risk in Madrid, Spain. This senior-level role involves developing applications for Capital Markets and requires significant expertise in Java, Groovy, and Python for systems integration. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will work closely with various teams to deliver robust solutions and ensure compliance with business objectives.

Formación

• 5+ years in IT Application Development within Capital Markets.
• Strong proficiency in Java / Groovy and Python, focusing on systems integration.
• Understanding of Fixed Income markets and experience with ION, Bloomberg, Murex.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze, design, and maintain software applications for Capital Markets.
• Capture user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and integrate Java / Groovy components within a Fixed Income technology stack.

Conocimientos

Java

Groovy

Python

SQL

AWS services (EC2, S3)

Agile methodologies

Fixed Income trade flows

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Herramientas

Git

Gradle

Camel

Kafka

Descripción del empleo

THIS IS A FREELANCE ROLE

Job Title

Technical / Functional Expert – Market Risk (Application Development)

Overview

We are seeking a senior-level developer to join our Risk IT team and contribute to multiple initiatives supporting Capital Markets business units. This role combines technical expertise with functional knowledge of Market Risk and Fixed Income technology, delivering robust solutions across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, deploy, and maintain software applications for Capital Markets.
• Provide solutions across multiple organizations with minimal supervision.
• Capture user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in the design and implementation of complex software components.
• Execute technical plans, including system analysis, detailed design, unit / component / integration testing.
• Ensure compliance with system requirements, business objectives, and security standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop and integrate Java / Groovy components within a Fixed Income technology stack, including vendor systems such as ION, Bloomberg, Polypaths, Murex.
• Apply knowledge of Fixed Income trade flows, valuations, and risk management for software development and integration.
• Support Market and Credit Risk functions leveraging systems like Murex / Polypaths or similar.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of complex projects aligned with business objectives.
• Perform quality assurance, provide technical engineering support, and promote best practices.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Java / Groovy and Python, with a focus on systems integration.
• Expertise in Java platform, open-source development tools, and SQL.
• Familiarity with SDLC tools and integration frameworks: Git, Gradle, Camel, Kafka.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3).
• Ability to work in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Understanding of Fixed Income markets and trade flows; experience with ION, Bloomberg, Polypaths, Murex.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid grasp of Computer Science fundamentals, including SOA, cloud computing, TDD, DDD.
• Proven ability to manage distributed multi-tier applications and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum 5+ years in IT Application Development within Capital Markets.