Investment Banking jobs in United States

Join our client, and become a key player in the development of world-class trading systems.

What you will do:

• Take ownership in the design, development, and delivery of trading system components.
• Implement new features, fix bugs, and tune performance.
• Collaborate with Financial Products and quantitative researchers to deliver innovative products.
• Mentor team members and drive firm-wide initiatives.

Requirements:

• Over 8 years of experience in developing high-performance Java applications.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Proven experience in the financial industry, particularly within a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, or Exchange, focusing on trading application development.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices and testing methodologies, including TDD and BDD.
• Expertise in design patterns and object-oriented programming principles, including SOLID, with a deep understanding of algorithms and their complexities.
• In-depth understanding of the Java Memory Model and practical experience with concurrency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct larger problems and simplify complex issues.
• Passionate about software development, committed to continuous learning, and prioritizes quality over quantity.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in developing execution algorithms and risk management systems.
• Knowledge of FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets.
• Basic understanding of mathematics.
• Working knowledge of the KDB/q language.
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience with financial protocols such as REST/WS, FIX, or others.