Proximity Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in the Greater London area is seeking a skilled C#/.NET developer to design and support user software applications tailored to the commodities markets. This role requires a strong background in financial markets, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with front office teams to deliver robust solutions while adhering to Agile methodologies and project governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in C#/.NET development and support in a production environment.
• Good understanding of financial derivatives and commodities markets.
• Experience working with bank environments and front office users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user software applications for trading and support teams.
• Analyze user needs and provide multiple solutions proposals.
• Contribute to technical design and ensure quality based on architecture standards.

Skills

C#/.NET development

Financial markets knowledge

Agile methodologies

SQL Server

Containerisation

Tools

Visual Studio

MongoDB

Bloomberg/Reuters

Job description

Job Description

Following in house proximity development lifecycle comprising the following step:* User needs collection and anticipation.

• Analysis of these needs and definition of the required specifications.
• Multiple solutions proposal: where applicable, provide the sponsors with studies comparing the different options and solutions to facilitate strategic decision making.
• Implementation and delivery of retained solutions.
• Support and documentation.
• Bug tracking, continuous software evolution.
• Contribute to technical design and quality regarding architecture, technologies and IT solutions
• Analysis, problem solving and escalation
• As part of the global proximity development team, transpose and follow its software development standard, methodologies and procedures
• Work directly with CM Quants, MOA, MOE and other relevant teams
• Carry out training and skills assessments at regular intervals
• Follow the branch compliance rules

What we need from you

• Strong experience in C#/.NET development, including WPF or similar desktop UI technologies.
• Proven experience supporting business-critical applications in a production Front Office environment.
• Good understanding of financial markets and financial derivatives (e.g., options pricing, Greeks, and curve construction concepts).
• Knowledge on Commodities markets and products is a plus

Business experience — required:

• Development & maintenance of IT systems
• Financial markets
• Understanding of derivatives
• Exposure to front-office
• Experience in managing frontline support for pre trade tools
• Commodities trading business knowledge (Preferred)

Technical skills — required: ( min 5 years):

• .NET C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, WPF, Angular
• Familiarity with market data (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and building service-based APIs.
• Databases SQL Server, MongoDB
• Containerisation, Micro-services
• Visual Studio (Microsoft), JetBrain Rider

Personal skills — required:

• Strong interest in the global markets business
• Fast-learner and pro-active approach
• Good communication skills (business and technical-oriented)
• Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional skills — required:

• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, Sprints, Kanban Board, Sprints review, Dev Ops solution
• Ability to work with teams and stakeholders globally
• Experience in liaising with Senior Management – Head of Desks, Business Managers, Senior Front Office users
• Previous experience in working with Banks and FI’s.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment with strong business exposure

Additional Information

Contractual plus flexibility required in order to meet operational requirements and business needs

The team works in shifts: To be in Office 4 Days a week, can change based on business needs

Early starts: 7:30am & Late ends: 7:30pm

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Provide the business (Commodities Markets) with flexible, scalable and tailored user software applications where proximity developments and resources are necessary. Main users are front office (trading, sales and structuring) but the team also provides tools to control and support (Middle office, Risk, back office, trade support) teams when necessary. The role combines hands‑on development and critical production support, with a focus on delivering robust and pragmatic solutions in a fast‑paced environment. The team contributes in designing and implementing a resilient, efficient and scalable Information System for Commodities Markets (CM), in close cooperation with other relevant IT, business and operational teams in London and worldwide. As part of the CM IT department, the team follows its governance.