Senior Java Developer – Ultra Low Latency Rates FX

Description de la mission

Senior Java Developer – Ultra Low Latency/FX/Rates sought by leading investment bank based in Canary Wharf.
**Inside IR35 – 2-3 days a week onsite**
Job Responsibilities / Role:
Building best of breed ultra-low latency connectivity to new markets
Hands on technical development role on a critical trading application
Requirements capture, analysis and design on the eTrading platform
Testing and UA coordination
Liaison with the global business, support and development teams
Troubleshoot and optimization on performance and scalability issues
Third line support of the platform during trading hours
Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX/Rates trading
Job Opportunities:
Will be using/learning cutting edge low latency software and hardware techniques
Will be able to acquire an excellent knowledge of the FIC business domain
Drive the development of a high performant and scalable technology platform
Total and Relevant Experience:
Total technical experience requirements are 5+ Yrs
Server-side development with Java
Technical Skills Required:
Low latency concepts, performance optimization and tuning
Very strong core Java – including threading, sockets/networks
Well versed in TCP/UDP protocols.
Solid understanding of OO principles.
Unix/Linux experience
Knowledge of financial messaging protocols especially FIX.
Solid SDLC knowledge and use of build, testing, deploy, code analysis tools
Nice to have: KDB, Middleware’s such as Tibco RV, Solace, Aeron
Non Technical Skills Required:
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated and a desire to progress your career
Flexible and adaptive, team player
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize work and well organized
Ability to interact professionally with senior management
Ability to pick up new concepts and apply the knowledge
Understanding of financial concepts
Additional Information / Preferences:
Knowledge of FX/Rates is desirable
Experience of working with large financial software systems
Knowledge of eTrading or ecommerce applications is desirable
Please apply within for further details or call on 07393149627
Alex Reeder
Harvey Nash Finance & Banking