eFX Java Developer High Frequency Trading, Assistant Vice President

State Street Corporation

Boston, MA

Full Time

Mid Level

90k-143k

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

This is a hands-on software development role on the eFX development team located in Boston, MA. The team develops, supports, and maintains a meshed-based platform that trades Sunday to Friday on a follow-the-sun basis. The system is large, with thousands of client connections, automated trading strategies, and various components. The role involves developing high-performance, high-volume transactional systems, supporting the system, and working closely with the business to understand FX trading products such as FX Spot, Forward, Swap, Benchmarks, and eNDF trading.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage Java programming and design skills to develop high volume, highly available transactional systems
Build integration solutions across heterogeneous platforms
Work closely with business users as well as Development, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure teams
Receive and analyze requirements and propose suitable solutions that adhere to the team's working methodology
Communicate with senior management, developers, architects, and end users across different locations and time zones
Take ownership of small to medium projects and run them from inception to completion

Requirements

Experience developing in Java
Experience with Linux/Bash scripting
Experience with relational databases (Oracle) and development
Experience with build tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory
Strong analytical skills including the ability to receive and analyze requirements
Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal planning, and analytical skills
Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle for Iterative, Agile, and traditional approaches
Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a software developer
Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or similar

Nice to Have

Experience with collaboration with geographically distributed teams
Experience with Order Management systems
Experience with low-latency trading systems
Demonstrated experience with Messaging frameworks including JMS, MQ, Kafka, Aeron
Experience with communications used in financial services (e.g., FIX, ITCH/OUCH)

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or similar
3 years' experience working as a software developer

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $90,000 - $142,500 annually

Working at State Street Corporation

The role involves working with an enthusiastic global development team, emphasizing high performance, problem solving, effective communication, and close alignment with business needs. The team develops and supports a large, complex trading platform, requiring energetic and collaborative developers who can operate under pressure and contribute to a strategic, multi-year expansion plan.

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