Java Applications Developer-Trade Management-Assistant Vice President

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• *Job Overview**
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Responsible for the design and implementation of critical application systems within the **Cash Securities and Trade Management domain**, with a specialized focus on **post\-trade processing and settlement functionalities**. This role drives innovation in applications development, ensuring robust, scalable, and ultra\-low latency solutions for our dynamic financial environment, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high\-volume transaction flows.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• **Domain Expertise:** Partner with front\-office, middle\-office, and operations teams to translate complex business requirements related to **cash securities trading, post\-trade lifecycle, and global settlements** into resilient technical solutions.
• **High\-Performance Architecture:** Provide expertise in designing and optimizing applications for **ultra\-low latency trade processing, high\-volume transaction throughput, and real\-time settlement updates**, ensuring adherence to overall architecture blueprint.
• **Regulatory \& Compliance Adherence:** Ensure application design and development proactively addresses evolving regulatory requirements specific to **cash securities and settlements** (e.g., T\+1 settlement mandates, market infrastructure regulations).
• **Technical Leadership:** Apply deep hands\-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high\-performing applications.
• **Problem Solving \& Innovation:** Resolve complex, high\-impact problems related to **trade breaks, settlement failures, payment discrepancies, and data integrity across the trade and settlement lifecycle** through in\-depth evaluation and innovative solutions.
• **Strategic Partnership:** Collaborate with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams to integrate functions and support new product deployments in the cash securities space.

• *Required Qualifications**

• 6\-9 years of extensive experience in application development and systems analysis**.**
• **Good to have understanding of securities trading lifecycles, global settlement processes (e.g., T\+1, T\+2\), clearing mechanisms, and related financial messaging protocols (e.g., SWIFT, FIX).**
• Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various Message Oriented Middleware (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS) for **building high\-throughput, low\-latency trading and settlement systems.**
• Strong background in Microservice Architecture and modern testing frameworks (Junit, TestNG), with experience in **performance engineering and resilience patterns for critical financial infrastructure.**
• Experience in **designing and implementing solutions for transactional applications with stringent low latency and high availability requirements**.
• Demonstrable experience leveraging AI Agents / Code Assist Tools for enhanced development efficiency.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication in a global financial context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

This job description provides a high\-level review of the types of work performed. Other job\-related duties may be assigned as required.

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• *Job Family Group:**
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Technology

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• *Job Family:**
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Applications Development

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• *Time Type:**
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Full time

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• *Most Relevant Skills**
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Please see the requirements listed above.

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• *Other Relevant Skills**
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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