Swaps Developer

Jefferies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies in London seeks a technically oriented senior software engineer to own and deliver on the Equity Swaps platform, combining architectural leadership with hands-on development.

You will work with front and middle office users across time zones, write high-quality code, perform unit testing, and contribute to production releases while collaborating with global colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience
• Experience with Java
• Multi-threading and real-time systems
• Experience with MS SQL Server
• Excellent communication skills for a front office role
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure successful delivery of a project
• Own projects from start to finish, including documentation
• Collaborate with global colleagues and stakeholders for prioritisation
• Write high quality code, perform unit testing, and manage production releases
• Provide 2nd line trade support queries

Skills

C++

Java

Multithreading

Real-time systems

SQL

Linux

Windows

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Tools

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Bitbucket

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• Technically minded and comfortable acting as both architect and hands-on developer
• Strong and experienced C++ developer
• Capable Java developer with coding experience in the workplace
• Strong hands-on experience with multi-threading and real-time systems
• Experience using SQL, preferably MS SQL Server
• Experience with Git-based source control platforms, beneficial
• Experience with Atlassian products including Confluence, JIRA, and BitBucket, beneficial
• Experience developing and supporting Windows technology applications, both desktop UI and server-side
• Familiarity with developing for Linux deployment
• Knowledge of swaps desirable, preferably with prior experience in this or a related area
• Excellent communication skills, as this is a front office role
• Ability to perform well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with colleagues around the world
• Natural problem solver
• Committed team player
• Able to work through problems, propose solutions, and implement them at pace

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership as required to ensure successful delivery of a project
• Own specific projects or issues from start to finish, including documentation
• Work with global colleagues, stakeholders, and management to ensure appropriate prioritisation
• Write high quality code, perform unit testing, work with QA, and oversee the production release cycle
• Provide 2nd line trade support queries

Technologies:

• Architect
• Atlassian
• BitBucket
• Confluence
• Git
• Support
• JIRA
• Java
• Linux
• SQL
• Windows
• UX UI Design

More:

We are seeking a technically oriented individual to join our Equity technology team in London. The role focuses on developing and maintaining our Equity Swaps platform, supporting front and middle office users across multiple time zones. We will work collaboratively with business partners, analysts, and stakeholders across the organisation to deliver our strategic book of work while also supporting day-to-day operations.