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Java Application Development Lead - Trade Management - Vice President

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Apply deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high-performing applications
  • 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
  • Establish and champion coding, testing (Junit, TestNG, performance testing for latency), and implementation standards, with a focus on critical data integrity within financial operations
  • Mentor and guide mid-level developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams to integrate functions and support new product deployments in the cash securities space
  • Appropriately assess technological and operational risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation

Requirements:

  • 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
  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Experience on Micro service architecture
  • Work experience on the transactional applications for low latency, high availability, is a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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