Java Engineer - Execution

Job description

Tasks

• Development of tools, platforms, and algorithms that enable Man's investment engines to respond to clients' investment questions
• Development of new execution algorithms, platforms on which they run, simulation environments, intelligent order routing connections to execution venues and brokers
• Development of tools to create and test applications for all aspects of the investment process
• Development of software and tools to keep pace with changing markets, asset classes, and regions

Requirements

Technology and business skills

• Expertise as a software developer
• Ideal: Strong understanding of financial markets with experience in electronic trading in at least one of the asset classes we trade
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Significant knowledge and experience in:
• Java
• Database / SQL skills
• Strong software skills, combined with the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Background in strong software engineering techniques and agile methods: continuous integration, code reviews, unit tests, refactoring, and related approaches
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows platforms

Key competencies

• In-depth knowledge and experience in Java
• Database / SQL skills
• Strong software skills, combined with the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Background in strong software engineering techniques and agile methods: continuous integration, code reviews, unit tests, refactoring, and related approaches
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows platforms

Advantages

• A solid understanding of financial markets and instruments
• Experience with FIX is a significant advantage
• Experience in working with quants and/or traders
• Previous Java experience
• Experience with front-office software and/or trading system development, e.g., in a hedge fund or investment bank
• Expertise in the development of distributed systems with service-based or event-driven architectures and concurrent systems
• Experience in C/C++/C#
• Experience with web-based development (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Relevant mathematical knowledge, e.g., statistics, asset pricing, time series analysis, optimization algorithms

Personal characteristics

• Strong academic background and a degree with a high mathematical and computer-based content, e.g., computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, and/or related subjects.
• Software development skills: Eager to learn new languages, strong delivery mindset
• Craft-like approach to software development: Pride in engineering excellence and communicating these values to the engineering team
• Demonstrable passion for technology, e.g. personal projects, open source involvement
• Technical expertise, e.g., proficiency in languages/technologies that were mentioned
• Self-organized: with the ability to proactively manage time across multiple projects and competing business demands and priorities
• Focus on delivering value to the company through cross-functional efforts to improve processes
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build close working relationships with quantitative and non-technical colleagues
• Confident communication

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