Senior Java Engineer - Execution

Job description

Tasks

• Building new execution algorithms
• Development of platforms on which these algorithms run, simulation environments, risk routing, connectivity to trading venues and brokers, test farms for high-touch and quant traders, monitoring functions, and back-office analytics and software.
• Continuous development of markets, asset classes, and regions in which trading takes place
• Design and implementation of software and tools to keep pace with these changes

Requirements

Required skills

• Expert proficiency in Java
• Database/SQL skills
• Good understanding of software capabilities, 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 review, unit testing, refactoring, and related approaches
• Proficient in working on Linux and Windows platforms

Advantageous skills

• A sound understanding of financial markets and instruments
• Experience with FTR is a significant advantage.
• Experience in working with wholesalers and/or retailers
• Knowledge of Python is helpful.
• Experience with front office software and/or trading systems, e.g. in a hedge fund or investment bank
• Expertise in distributed systems with service-based or event-driven architectures and parallel processing
• Good experience in web-based development (Typedef.net)
• 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, aerospace engineering, or physics.
• Software Heritage/Values: Expertise and excellence are valued, and these values are inherent in our culture.
• Craft-like approach to software development: pride in engineering excellence and transferring these values to colleagues
• Demonstrable passion for technology, e.g. personal projects, open source involvement
• Positive attitude toward mistakes; taking responsibility when mistakes are made
• Self-organized with the ability to manage projects independently in a fast-paced environment, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Focus on achieving goals with relentless efforts to improve business processes, results, and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build strong working relationships with quantitative analysts, as you will rely on their business expertise on a daily basis

Benefits

• Modern office space in an office campus with easy access to transportation and amenities
• A collaborative work environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• 25 days vacation pay
• Company pension and health insurance
• bonus