Job Description

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 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)