Lead Java Developer (Fixed Income Hedge Fund)

Focus Capital Markets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial technology company based in New York is seeking a hands-on lead technologist with Java expertise to enhance fixed-income trading systems. The role requires over 5 years of buy side technology experience, focusing on developing a new trading and settlements platform. Candidates should possess strong fixed-income knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects. This full-time position emphasizes work/life balance and offers significant upside potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of buy side technology experience.
• Hands-on development experience with Core Java.
• Vast knowledge of technology platforms utilized internally by hedge funds.
• Strong fixed-income knowledge is required.
• Must understand middle office hedge fund operations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve applications and tools for fixed-income trading systems.
• Develop a new middle and back office trading and settlements platform.
• Ensure scalability and modernity of the technology.

Skills

Core Java

Fixed-income technology

Project management

Quantitative finance

Education

Bachelor's in mathematics, physics, computer science, computational finance or related field

Job description

Focus Capital Markets provided pay range

This range is provided by Focus Capital Markets. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $600,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Focus Capital Markets

Focus Capital is supporting its asset manager and its private hedge fund, which operates across multiple asset classes and strategies. We are looking for a hands‑on lead technologist with Java expertise to build and improve all applications and tools that facilitate the day‑to‑day performance of fixed‑income trading systems and overall buy side operations, such as performance engines, hedge fund accounting systems, etc.

One of the first projects is to build a new middle and back office trading and settlements platform from scratch in a scalable fashion that leverages modern technologies and can withstand the test of time.

A strong background in fixed‑income technology is required to succeed in this position.

In this role, you would be working for one of the preeminent buy side trading firms in the world, with significant upside potential as well as a major emphasis on quality‑of‑life and work/life balance.

• 5+ years of buy side technology experience.
• Hands‑on development experience with Core Java
• Vast knowledge of technology platforms utilized internally by hedge funds
• Strong fixed‑income knowledge is required.
• Must understand middle office hedge fund operations
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Quantitative finance experience.
• Bachelors in mathematics, physics, computer science, computational finance or a related field of study.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Software Development

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