Offer summary

Qualifications:

3-5 years of strong Core Java development experience, particularly on server-side, low-latency systems., Hands-on experience with data structures and scalable, high-performance platforms., Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle including unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment., Post secondary degree - Bachelors in Computer Science or Financial Engineering..

Key responsibilities:

Core Java server-side development focused on low-latency data structures.

Work closely with Fixed Income trading teams to understand workflows related to pricing.

Develop and integrate a new RFQ engine and auto-hedging system.

Contribute to pricing components related to external systems.

Job description

Job Title: Core Java Developer - Credit Trading Systems
Location: New York, NY 10036 (Remote - contractor can go into office if interested)
Duration: 6 months
Contract Type: W2 only
Pay Rate: $103.45/hour

Business Objective:

We are building the Credit Trader Workstation (CTW), a central platform for all Credit Trading activities. Currently, multiple systems are in place across US and Canadian desks. The goal is to simplify and integrate everything into a single, streamlined platform.
Integration with DSTS is complete; the next key initiative is integrating Bloomberg TOMS, with a focus on pricing components and an upcoming build of an RFQ (Request for Quote) engine and auto-hedging system.

Role Overview:

This is a server-side, low-latency, Core Java development role.
The integration work is largely complete, and we are now focused on expanding the development of new functionality.
This is both a backfill and a net new role, with a significant focus on building the RFQ engine from scratch.

Responsibilities:

Core Java server-side development focused on low-latency data structures
Work closely with the Fixed Income (FI) trading teams to understand workflows, specifically related to pricing
Build and enhance systems dealing with Preferred Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Munis, Investment Grade products, TIPS, REITs, Money Market Funds, and Credit Trading instruments
Develop and integrate a net new RFQ engine and auto-hedging system
Contribute to pricing components relayed to external systems
Day 1 contributions expected in Core Java unit testing, code pipelines, builds, and deployment processes
Participate in a highly technical, fast-paced environment and quickly ramp up on Fixed Income concepts and platform-specific integrations

Must Have Requirements:

3-5 years - strong Core Java development experience, particularly on server-side, low-latency systems
Hands-on experience with data structures and scalable, high-performance platforms
Strong understanding of full software development lifecycle including unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment
Ability to pick up complex concepts quickly with minimal supervision – teachable

Nice To Haves:

Exposure to Capital Markets (CM) or Fixed Income (FI) concepts (coupon rate, fixed rate coupons, bond pricing) is a strong plus but not required
Familiarity with Fixed Income instruments is a plus (not quant pricing, but general bond pricing knowledge)

Education: