We are looking for a Software Developer with derivatives domain knowledge to design, develop, and maintain systems supporting trading, risk, pricing, and post-trade processing of derivative products. The role requires close collaboration operations teams to translate complex financial requirements into scalable, reliable software solutions. Across all levels, a successful software development engineer will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, excellent coding abilities, a keen understanding of the software ecosystem, and a cooperative team player attitude.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.
Effectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.
Communicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.
Strong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, etc.).
Mentor new and less-experienced team members.
Initiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.
Understand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.
Any other reasonable activity required by management.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in a typed, object-oriented programming language. Preferably in Java.
Deep knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns.
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Familiarity with REST APIs, messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), and distributed systems
Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Knowledge of software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing)
Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Required Domain Knowledge (Derivatives)
Some understanding of derivative instruments, including:
Futures and Forwards
Options (vanilla and basic exotics)
Swaps (IRS, CDS, FX swaps)
Knowledge of trade lifecycle: trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and maturity
Good to Have
Experience working with trading or risk platforms (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Openlink, in-house systems)
Knowledge of market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters)