Lead Java Developer: Fixed-Income Trading Platform

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

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.