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Specialist, Application Developer, Global Financial Markets

Summary

Builds and maintains trading and market-data applications in Java, leveraging cloud-native tools and DevOps pipelines for Global Financial Markets systems.

Job Responsibilities

As an Application Developer within Global Financial Markets, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative software solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Software Development: Developing, testing, and deploying high-quality, scalable, and resilient applications for Global Financial Markets, utilizing modern programming languages and frameworks.
  • System Design and Architecture: Participating in the architectural design of new and existing systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to best practices in terms of performance, security, and scalability.
  • DevOps and CI/CD: Implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software delivery processes, ensuring efficient and reliable deployments.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with quants, product managers, and other developers to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Providing technical support and troubleshooting for production issues, ensuring high availability and performance of critical applications.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of working experience with bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in software development, preferably within the financial services industry.
  • Strong proficiency in Java
  • Experience with or strong interest in Generative AI and Machine Learning concepts and applications.
  • Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, OCP) and cloud-native application development.
  • Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
  • Knowledge of financial markets products and processes is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Front-end development experience (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular) is a plus for full-stack roles.
  • Prior professional experience in FinTech, top-tier brokerages, investment banks, or quantitative hedge funds.

Location:

Guangzhou (DTC)

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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