Algorithmic Developer, Global Trading Technology

• Company TP ICAP
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and development of Liquidnet’s global equity trading algorithm suite including the trading strategies, analytics engine, market data handlers, and testing strategies.
• Partner with Product, Quants and Trading Desk in delivering rapid client customizations and fast lane solutions.
• Contribute to all areas of the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, automated testing, optimization, and maintenance.
• Develop innovative solutions in a strategic, pragmatic way.
• Contribute to all areas of team performance including daily scrums and after-action reviews.
• Serve as third-tier support for production issues and related support needs.
• Keep current with industry trends and incorporates emerging best practices into everyday work.
   

Qualifications/Skills

• BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science and/or Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in development of Equity products in a global financial services company or vendor using Java/C++.
• Knowledge of Equity market micro-structure, order handling and electronic trading.
• Expert proficiency with computer technologies including Java/C++, Linux, and OO Design with a focus on performance, re-usability, test automation and flexibility for customizations.
• Good understanding of multithreaded and network programming concepts.
• Experience with messaging middleware like Solace.
• Knowledge of event-driven (pub/sub) programming models.
• Strategic thinking, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively at all organizational levels with written and verbal communication skills.
   

Preferred Skills

• Experience in delivering trade execution strategies and/or trading analytics for equity markets.
• Exposure to market micro-structure in Asia & Australia.
• Experience working with vendor order management systems and/or execution management systems.
• Experience working with Trading Desk & Quantitative teams.
• Working knowledge of FIX Protocol and Client & Exchange Connectivity