Director, Software Engineering
About The Position
Position Description: Builds Web applications and database components, using Java/J2EE technologies and Agile methodologies. Develops and enhances new and existing applications that integrate trading operations platforms with internal and third-party systems and applications. Builds agency lending platforms that integrate with third-party applications -- Global One, UniData, EquiLend PTS, DataLend, Markit, Astec, Loanet ARMS, SAP Business Objects, and Microsoft Power BI. Draws on in-depth knowledge of the business or function to provide business unit-wide solutions by developing complex, multi-faceted software applications. Researches and recommends new technologies in support of the strategic direction of the business unit and participates in the research and recommendation of appropriate models, methods, tools, and technologies to achieve business-unit-wide solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) designing, developing, and supporting securities finance applications and platforms using Java, HTML5, Global One, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and MS Power BI.
- Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) designing, developing, and supporting securities finance applications and platforms using Java, HTML5, Global One, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and MS Power BI.
- Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) performing Object Oriented (OO) design, and Java and J2EE Web application development within UNIX and Windows environments, using design patterns, Secured Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Apache POI, and Spring framework; and performing multi-threaded and concurrent asynchronous application development, using client-side technologies (HTML5 and Angular) and servers (Tomcat and Eclipse IDE).
- DE building an agency lending platform -- integrating in-house built applications with third party marketplaces (EquiLend and pre- and post-trade) and data providers (Markit, Astec, and DataLend); and providing core books and record capabilities on an agency lending platform, using Global One, UniData, SB Client, Global Explorer, SAP Business Objects, and MS Power BI.
- DE building containerized applications for deployment in public and private Cloud hosting environments, using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon EKS; and writing complex Oracle PL/SQL functions and stored procedures, using Oracle 19.
- DE performing database application build, deployment, and support, using Continuous Integration (CI) and build tools -- Maven, Git, Jenkins, and uDeploy.
Responsibilities
- Translates and incorporates business vision and strategy to architectural strategy recommendations at the functional level.
- Participates in high-level, cross-functional architecture design teams.
- Identifies and consults with internal and external technical resources to produce cross-company strategic designs.
- Consults on development and delivery of major technology initiatives for the business unit.
- Consults on deployment of major project deliverables.
- Consults on the documentation of major technology applications.
- Oversees the technical implementation of cross-divisional or company architectural components.
- Initiates and drives project or strategy discussions with users or external groups to resolve issues.
- Sets vision, goals, and direction of team/organization.
- Plans and leads organization-wide initiatives.
- Provides leadership, technical supervision, and expertise to multiple teams in broad technical areas on complex organization-wide projects.
- Advises senior management on technical strategy.
- Researches and recommends new technologies.
- Works across groups to identify opportunities for organization-wide technology initiatives.
- Regularly provides guidance, training, and coaching to other team members for performance and career development.
- Identifies and plans for future resource needs.
- Determines technical approaches at a strategic level for the business unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
