Front Arena Developer

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment banking sector is seeking a skilled Front Arena Developer to enhance their data infrastructure. The role involves delivering coding fixes, contributing to data strategy, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve systems. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Front Arena and Python, along with a solid understanding of financial instruments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with Front Arena (AEL/AEF/ASQL).
• 5+ years' Python (v3) development experience.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments and front-to-back trading processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Front Arena coding fixes and enhancements.
• Contribute to data strategy initiatives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Python

Front Arena

Data Strategy

Financial Instruments

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and working on cutting-edge cloud and analytics platforms?

Are you an experienced Front Arena Developer looking for your next challenge in the investment banking space?

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver Front Arena coding fixes and enhancements (Trade, Instruments, Cashflows, Business Processes, Settlements, Confirmations, etc.).
• Contribute to data strategy initiatives, with the potential to support Power BI view creation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and implement new solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal tech teams on ongoing system improvements.
• Ensure adherence to the bank's security, compliance, and development standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience with Front Arena (AEL/AEF/ASQL)
• 5+ years' Python (v3) development experience
• Solid understanding of financial instruments and front-to-back trading processes
• Previous CIB (Corporate & Investment Banking) exposure
• Power BI experience is advantageous but not required