Job Title: Senior Java Front Office Software Developer
Work location: New York City 2-3 days/week (Day 1 onsite) only nearby or local candidate
Work schedule: Hybrid
Visa: USC/GC
Rate: $80/hr w2 candidates only
Project duration: 6months Contract to hire
Client: Foreign Bank
Interview will be f-f for final round (after 2 video rounds, will likely have a coding test)
2 openings: one is more backend shared services (like scheduling tools) and the other is more on application side.
Key skills: Java, Equities (Loans, Collateral, Margins, Lending), FIX, JS (about 20% front end work), Time-series, Pricing strategies+
Need more of a front office type of person (i.e., working with traders)
Required years of experience: 10 years
Education requirement: Bachelor
Job Description:
- 100% hands-on Front Office Java Developer (with python is a plus), with good understanding of backend and front-end technologies (e.g. html, css, javascript) (with vue.js is a plus)
- Good understanding of equities and equity derivatives product; trading workflow (with FIX protocol)
- Experience with developing trading platforms (For example: Order Management system, Stockloan system, market data system; but not limited to)
- Experience working on trading desks; working with traders, quants, and risk management teams
- Experience with pricing strategies, quantitative modeling (preferably in volatility) and P&L calculations is a plus
- Experience with Quod (OMS) is a plus
- Experience with Murex is a plus
- Good education background and/or strong experience in financial industry
- Experience collaborating effectively with business users (traders/sales), multitasking and adapting in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized, must be eager to learn and grow