Software Development Engineer

Software Developer

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 with 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)