Job Description:As part of the Global Equities Prime Services Backoffice technology team, an opportunity exists for a Java/Python developer to work on the firm's global equities trading systems. The system aims to develop the Jefferies Global trading Desk platform and implement trade processing and clearing models in a highly moving infrastructure to trade and manage all aspect of trade processing globally across all product lines. The candidate should be able to demonstrate good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills and a logical approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate should have experience with Agile Development Techniques, Unit/System Testing and Performance Tuning. Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Developing the global Backoffice system for the firm Prime Services Desks
- Day to day support of applications and the trading desks
- Will have direct communication with trading desks, Operations, middle office, connectivity as well as various internal technology teams
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Trading or order management systems
- Working experience with equities and swaps
- Java, Python
- Solid experience with SQL, Proficient in coding business logic in SQL stored procedures, functions and triggers
- Minimum 4 years programming experience required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial industry required.
- High performance, distributed systems
- Real-Time messaging systems
- Strong Multi-threading
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Candidates should also have excellent verbal and written communications skills and good attention to detail.
Additional Skills / Good to Have:
- Experience working with, Order Management Systems
- Experience with trading, Trading concepts and Trade Settlement
- Experience with Capital Markets, Finance.
- Bachelor's degree required preferably in Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.