Java Application Development Lead - Trade Management - Vice President

Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (Senior - Cash Securities & Trade Management)

Lead the design and implementation of critical application systems within the Cash Securities and Trade Management domain, with a specialized focus on post-trade processing and settlement functionalities. This senior role drives innovation in applications development, ensuring robust, scalable, and ultra-low latency solutions for our dynamic financial environment, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high-volume transaction flows.

Key Responsibilities

* Domain Expertise: Partner with front-office, middle-office, and operations teams to translate complex business requirements in cash securities trading, post-trade lifecycle, and global settlements into resilient technical solutions.

* Settlement System Enhancement: Identify and define necessary system enhancements for real-time gross settlement (RTGS) capabilities, T+1/T+2 settlement cycles, failed trade management, and corporate actions processing, deploying new products and optimizing operational efficiency.

* High-Performance Architecture: Provide expertise in designing and optimizing applications for ultra-low latency trade processing, high-volume transaction throughput, and real-time settlement updates, ensuring adherence to overall architecture blueprint.

* Regulatory & Compliance Adherence: Ensure application design and development proactively addresses evolving regulatory requirements specific to cash securities and settlements (e.g., T+1 settlement mandates, market infrastructure regulations).

* Technical Leadership: Apply deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high-performing applications.

* Problem Solving & Innovation: Resolve complex, high-impact problems related to trade breaks, settlement failures, payment discrepancies, and data integrity across the trade and settlement lifecycle through in-depth evaluation and innovative solutions.

* Standards & Quality: Establish and champion coding, testing (Junit, TestNG, performance testing for latency), and implementation standards, with a focus on critical data integrity within financial operations.

* Team Enablement: Mentor and guide mid-level developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

* Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams to integrate functions and support new product deployments in the cash securities space.

* Risk Management: Appropriately assess technological and operational risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation.

Required Qualifications

* 12+ years of extensive experience in application development and systems analysis, with a strong, demonstrable focus on the Cash Securities, Trade Management, and Post-Trade Settlement domain within financial services.

* Good to have understanding of securities trading lifecycles, global settlement processes (e.g., T+1, T+2), clearing mechanisms, and related financial messaging protocols (e.g., SWIFT, FIX).

* Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various Message Oriented Middleware (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS) for building high-throughput, low-latency trading and settlement systems.

* Strong background in Microservice Architecture and modern testing frameworks (Junit, TestNG), with extensive experience in performance engineering and resilience patterns for critical financial infrastructure.

* Experience in designing and implementing solutions for transactional applications with stringent low latency and high availability requirements, particularly within a front-to-back office trading environment.

* Demonstrable experience leveraging AI Agents / Code Assist Tools for enhanced development efficiency.

* Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in delivering complex financial technology solutions.

* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication in a global financial context.

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

* In depth knowledge and application of Java, Spring Framework, Messaging Framework

* Work experience in testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG

* Work experience on the transactional applications for low latency, high availability, is a plus

* Experience on Micro service architecture

* Proficiency in one of the Message Oriented Middleware (JMS, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS, Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Active MQ etc)

* Should have experience in using AI Agents / Code Assist Tools

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JOB FAMILY GROUP:

Technology

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JOB FAMILY:

Applications Development

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TIME TYPE:

Full time

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MOST RELEVANT SKILLS

Please see the requirements listed above.

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OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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