Java Engineer - Equity Volatility

The successful candidate will be joining a global team responsible for designing and developing Equities Volatility Risk, PnL, and Market data systems. You will work closely with other developers, QA, and production support teams, collaborating with key stakeholders such as Portfolio Managers, Middle Office, and Risk Managers. As a strong hands-on developer, you should possess a good understanding of pricing and risk functionalities within a trading system. Excellent communication skills and a team player mindset are essential for this role. Experience in a Unix/Linux environment is mandatory, while familiarity with cloud and containerization technologies is beneficial. In this role, your principal responsibilities will include building and maintaining real-time equities pricing and risk systems, potential coding in UI technologies, writing documentation, and testing code using approved frameworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience as a Java developer with expertise in server-side development. You should demonstrate a deep understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments and possess knowledge of Object-Oriented design, Design Patterns, and Unit & Integration testing. Experience with Distributed caching and replication technologies is required, and a general understanding of equities, derivatives, and convertibles markets is desirable. Working knowledge of Python is a plus, and familiarity with Unix/Linux systems is necessary. Proficiency in Agile/Scrum development methodologies and front-end UI technologies like Java Script and HTML5 is advantageous. Candidates should hold a B.S. degree in Computer Science (CIS), Mathematics, Physics, or Financial Engineering. Strong ownership, a collaborative approach, and effective communication skills are key attributes for success in this role. The ability to write comprehensive documentation, adapt to changing project priorities, and work well under pressure are crucial. You should also be a quick learner with a proactive attitude and willingness to support team members.,