Sr. Core Java Developer – Fixed Income

Synechron•New York, NY

About The Position

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. Our challenge We are seeking a developer candidate has experience in Fixed Income and Muni bonds. Additional Information The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $140k - $160k/year & benefits (see below). The Role Responsibilities: Design & development of firm’s proprietary, high performance FI E-Trading platform encompassing fixed income all products (Credits/Rates). Understand RUN, Axes, RFQs workflow for Dealer to Client markets such as MarketAxess, TradeWeb, Bloomberg. Work alongside traders and quantitative analysts to specify and build out real-time trading applications that electronically execute orders across multiple ECNs. Supporting and enhancing existing infrastructure and application across a variety of technologies (ION, Java, Kdb). Drive implementation and design with emphasis on high availability, scalability and reusability. Working with other Fixed Income front office teams lead to promote framework reusability across all business. Champion best practice software development life cycle with emphasis in test driven coding methodology. Balance time to market (client delivery) with proper governance, compliance and audit mandates. Mentor junior developer.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related.
5+ years of financial service experience.
Able to communicate effectively with the desk.
Strong design, coding, testing and debugging skills.
Strong experience in front office trading system with emphasis in E-Trading.
Programming Languages – Java (10+ years), C#, Javascript a plus.
Must have general Fixed Income Pricing and Analytic knowledge.
Must have strong multithreaded programming experience.
Must have knowledge of Client Markets MarketAxess, Bloomberg, TradeWeb.
Must have knowledge of Credit Buy-Side/Sell-Side market structure.
Knowledge of FIX protocol a plus.
Knowledge of ION or Broadway API a plus.
Knowledge of KDB/Q a plus.

Responsibilities

Design & development of firm’s proprietary, high performance FI E-Trading platform encompassing fixed income all products (Credits/Rates).
Understand RUN, Axes, RFQs workflow for Dealer to Client markets such as MarketAxess, TradeWeb, Bloomberg.
Work alongside traders and quantitative analysts to specify and build out real-time trading applications that electronically execute orders across multiple ECNs.
Supporting and enhancing existing infrastructure and application across a variety of technologies (ION, Java, Kdb).
Drive implementation and design with emphasis on high availability, scalability and reusability.
Working with other Fixed Income front office teams lead to promote framework reusability across all business.
Champion best practice software development life cycle with emphasis in test driven coding methodology.
Balance time to market (client delivery) with proper governance, compliance and audit mandates.
Mentor junior developer.

Benefits

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.