JAVA Developer - FX Algorithmic Trading - Investment Bank - SYD

My client, a 'Big Four' Australian Bank is md-way through a 3 year initiative to move away from the reliance of vendor systems in their Markets Business in a bid to increase market participation and become more competitive on a global scale. As part of this drive, they have invested heavily in technology and have embarked on a number of proprietary system builds. They are now keen to hire a seasoned Front Office Java Developer who can assist in the design, development and delivery of an in-house built, Algorithmic trading platform for their FX business.

Playing a senior role in a team of internationally experienced, Front Office technologists, you will provide technical insight and guidance to the design and development of highly performant, latency sensitive components. As well as this hands-on responsibility, you will represent the development function at management meetings and act as the key point of liaison with the business and key stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role requiring an excellent understanding of the JDK. You will work closely with the architects to realize the technical design of a range of components for the system which will include; Alpha generation, price discovery, liquidity aggregation, smart order routing and market making. You will then act as a mentor to the more junior members of the team by delegating duties and workloads and ensuring milestones/deadlines are met.

This is a consultant role requiring the successful candidate to hit the ground running and be productive contributor from day one. As such, please only apply to this position if you have ALL of the skills listed below. Candidates without, will not be called back.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

- Strong experience designing and developing Automated Trading applications.
- In depth knowledge of Core Java 6
- Demonstrable experience delivering, Real Time, low-latency applications
- Strong Understanding of Agile Development Methodologies
- Pragmatic approach with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical persons (and vice-versa)
- Understanding of high volume trading systems (FX, Cash Equities, Bonds/Rates)
- Knowledge/exposure to an in-memory, column-based database (advantageous)

KEYWORDS: FX, Foreign Exchange, Forex, Front Office, Trading, Finance, Automated, Algo, Algorithmic, Java, Developer, Programmer, Lead

If this position interests you, please submit your Resume via the 'Apply Now' button or email. Or for further information please contact MATTHEW SMITH quoting reference Algoforthat.

Unfortunately this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship so please only apply if you already have full working rights for Australia.

ALL COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND THE MORE WE KNOW ABOUT YOU THE BETTER WE CAN HELP YOU ...

iKas International Finance Technology Specialists