Radial

Front Office Systems Developer

Radial • $150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in high availability real-time trading systems design and delivery.
  • Proficient in server-side core Java and multithreaded development.
  • Expert in developing high-performance, low-latency applications.
  • Proficient in design and deployment of managed and unmanaged solutions.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Extensive knowledge of FX and/or Rates front office technology.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of real-time FX and/or Rates trading solutions.
  • Collaborate with business sponsors to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
  • Ensure alignment of tactical and strategic solutions within the team.
  • Mentor new team members and provide guidance as needed.
  • Identify risks associated with the solution and assist with second line support as necessary.

Benefits

  • Collaborative global team environment.
  • Mentorship opportunities for career growth.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in real-time trading systems.
Full Job Description
The primary purpose of this role is to develop real-time algorithmic FX and/or Rates trading and hedging systems. The candidate will display excellent organizational, motivational, and technical ability aligned to sustained experience within a high-performance technology environment. This will require knowledge of multithreaded Java development, messaging systems, complex event processing and ability to integrate these with external systems. Knowledge of the FX and/or Rates markets is essential. The candidate will work effectively as part of a global team to design and implement real time solutions in close co-ordination with the FX and/or Rates trading desks. Strong communication, teamwork skills, and experience with agile development methods are required.
  • Contribute to the overall design and development of the real-time solutions for FX and/or Rates electronic/algo Trading and Risk Management.
  • Work closely with business sponsors to understand their requirements and architect, design and execute technical solutions.
  • Work with other team members to ensure that tactical and strategic solutions dovetail.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring for new team members as necessary.
  • Identify business, technology and people risks associated with a solution. Assist with 2nd line support as necessary.
Required
  • 10+ years with significant experience designing, implementing and delivering complex globally distributed high availability real-time trading systems.
  • Experience effectively applying technology best practices and processes to a high-paced Capital Markets organization
  • Excellent server side core Java skills.
  • Significant experience developing, maintaining, and deploying high-performance, low-latency applications.
  • Design abilities, which will involve building designing and deploying managed and unmanaged solutions.
  • Multithreaded skills & use of current Java Frameworks and python
  • QA Automated testing and process
  • Experience with 'Agile' style development methods
  • Significant industrial experience dedicated to FX and/or Rates front office technology (pricing, risk, liquidity aggregation, high frequency trading, ecommerce, etc.)

Preferred
  • Experience working with quantitative analysts and developers, traders and risk management
  • Knowledge of KDB
  • Knowledge of FX and/or Rates trading and/or electronic/algo trading.
Knowledge of shared memory messaging technologies, e.g., chronicle, aeron.
  • Ability to meet client needs without sacrificing deadlines and quality
  • Ability to break problems into well-defined and manageable tasks
  • Ability to work effectively within global team
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Ability to liaise with traders, middle office, and IT
  • Highly motivated and takes initiative
  • Ability to cope with changing priorities
  • Takes accountability for own work
  • Aligns immediate needs with long-term strategies

Technical
  • Significant experience developing, maintaining, and deploying high-performance, low-latency applications.
  • Design abilities, which will involve building designing and deploying managed and unmanaged solutions.
  • Multithreaded skills & use of current Java Frameworks and python
  • Knowledge of messaging systems such as Solace, Tibco/RV, and IBM MQSeries and how to integrate them

About Radial

Radial is a leading provider of e-commerce technology and operations solutions for retailers and brands. The company offers a range of services, including order management, payment processing, fraud detection, and customer care. Radial's solutions are designed to help retailers and brands improve their online shopping experiences, increase sales, and reduce costs. The company serves a wide range of industries, including fashion, beauty, electronics, and home goods. Radial is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Radial
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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