Java Developer - Backend

Job Description
Global Financial Firm located in JERSEY CITY, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Java Developer - Backend
"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"
****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Pay rate range: $73.00 - $86 .00 Negotiable based upon years of experience
Global Spread Products eTrading - Apps Dev Programmer Analyst
Job Purpose:
We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate to be part of Global Spread Products (GSP) eTrading systems development within the Client Global GSP Technology Team with development and analysis responsibility for the GSP Etrading and Algo platforms. The person will support the GSP Etrading and Algo businesses in New York, London and Asia.
Job Background/Context:
The GSP eTrading and Algo team delivers eTrading strategy & provides market connectivity, price distribution, order management, RFQ management, Algo trading capability and STP for global spread products business across all products. This role is for an individual who will leverage his/her skills to deliver solutions related to global spread products trading business's electronic trading implementations with key architectural and design decisions in the build out of global eTrading and Algo platform.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with external market contacts in a fast paced environment dedicated to delivering business value and to enhancing our competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities:
•Design & development of eTrading and Algo platforms to ensure stability, simplify environment & deliver strategic solutions
•Supporting and enhancing the existing infrastructure and applications across a variety of technologies (Java, Spring Framework).
•Design and develop a state-of-the-art low latency trading platform with Java/Chronicle-based micro-service architecture
•Participate in the application development life cycle and drive engineering excellence
•Balancing time to market (client delivery) with proper governance, compliance, and audit mandates
Key Relationships:
•Colleagues in Technology teams supporting horizontal technology initiatives in the bank including pricing, ecommerce, eTrading, reference data, market risk, trade capture and middle-office
•FO Production support
•Markets, ECNs & Brokers
Knowledge/Experience:
•4-5 Years experience in building Java backend applications
•Experience in building, testing, maintaining, and supporting large scale applications. Experience with following good development standards and practice is a plus
•Previous experience of delivering electronic trading solutions & with real-time Fixed Income pricing and eTrading is a plus.
•Demonstrated ability to learn new business concepts and technologies quickly and thoroughly
•Experience working as part of a large multi-region team
•Experience in connectivity and market protocols such as FIX is a plus
•Previous experience in the financial industry is essential. Knowledge of GSP products such as Bonds, Loans, CDS/CDX, Index Tranches, & CDO is a plus.
Skills:
Technical:
•Strong proficiency in core Java, min 4-5 years
•Familiarity with Chronicle, Solace, low latency programming a plus
•Strong experience on distributed applications and architecture
•UNIX / Linux
Soft Skills:
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Team player, Collaborative
•Multitasking - manages own workslate
•Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
•Innovator - drives the adoption of new approaches, solutions, and tools
Qualifications:
•Degree from an accredited institution with a relevant major (Computer Science, Information Systems)
Competencies:
•Knowledge of electronic and/or algorithmic trading
•Knowledge of GSP markets
•Ability to own and drive projects while collaborating with peers and other Technology teams
•Balancing time to market (client delivery) with proper Governance, Compliance, and Audit mandates