Sr Java Developer

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Sr Java Developer

"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Pay rate range: $82.00 - $ 107.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Job Title: OTC Clearing - Sr. Java Developer (Contractor)

Job Purpose:
Client, the leading global financial services company, does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services. Our Markets & Banking business is a global leader in banking, capital markets, and transaction services, with a presence in many countries dating back more than 100 years. Client enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. These are mission critical roles, supporting systems that process millions of transactions and trillions of dollars daily.

Client OTC Clearing platform is the OTC Clearing platform in the world. The OTC Clearing program is intended to build the core backbone for the OTC real time clearing technology, covering Trade STP (e.g. trade flow management, allocations, clearing, booking) and static and semi-static reference data for the OTC business, as well as the MIS/CRM capabilities needed to run the business. A major ongoing initiative is to build out the clearing platform with a scalable and resilient architecture to support high trading volumes and new business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend core java development on a distributed & message-oriented OTC post trade processing and clearing system.
• Assist in the global rollout of the OTC Clearing platform.
• Working with developers and analysts in New York & Pune teams.
• Level 3 support for production issues
• Strong adherence to development standards and principles.
• Participate in requirements analysis & prioritization by working closely with PM, BA and product development teams.
• Liaise with Primary Support staff to ensure successful operation of functionality post release.
• Applying an understanding of Futures and OTC financial products to the full development lifecycle
• Ownership of relationships with internal teams supplying some of the technology/solutions for Futures

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience leading other developers in a tech lead / dev lead capacity.
• Proven track record of complex, real-time, multi-tier solution development.
• Experience on Middle office STP platforms
• Detailed level knowledge (product/contract level) in Futures, Equities or Fixed Income markets.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the OTC business from Trading through to Settlement and Clearing a plus.
• Has evidence of commitment to process improvement & client service.
• Must be able to understand user requirements and provide roadmaps and plans to achieve desired solutions.

Skills:

• Expert in JAVA development using Spring in Linux environment: 10+ years of experience.
• Expert in SQL development and RDBMS: 10+ years of experience
• Knowledge of Oracle, Apache Kafka, Docker, OpenShift or related technologies is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the FpML standards is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of message oriented/event driven multi-threaded services with an emphasis on throughput and latency.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions.
• Quickly grasp/master new requirements and related knowledge
• Manage tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes.
• Ability to learn/understand technical implications of system design.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership and drive strategy.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or above in Computer Science or related discipline

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Other Competencies:

• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with determination to achieve goals.
• Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe.
• Experience in full lifecycle development.
• Impeccable integrity and judgment.