Proximity Developer in London

Following in house proximity development lifecycle comprising the following steps:

• User needs collection and anticipation.
• Analysis of these needs and definition of the required specifications.
• Multiple solutions proposal: where applicable, provide the sponsors with studies comparing the different options and solutions to facilitate strategic decision making.
• Implementation and delivery of retained solutions.
• Support and documentation.
• Bug tracking, continuous software evolution.
• Contribute to technical design and quality regarding architecture, technologies and IT solutions.
• Analysis, problem solving and escalation.
• As part of the global proximity development team, transpose and follow its software development standard, methodologies and procedures.
• Work directly with CM Quants, MOA, MOE and other relevant teams.
• Carry out training and skills assessments at regular intervals.
• Follow the branch compliance rules.

What we need from you:

• Strong experience in C#/.NET development, including WPF or similar desktop UI technologies.
• Proven experience supporting business-critical applications in a production Front Office environment.
• Good understanding of financial markets and financial derivatives (e.g., options pricing, Greeks, and curve construction concepts).
• Knowledge on Commodities markets and products is a plus.

Business experience — required:

• Development & maintenance of IT systems.
• Understanding of derivatives.
• Exposure to front-office.
• Experience in managing frontline support for pre-trade tools.
• Commodities trading business knowledge (Preferred).

Technical skills — required (min 5 years):

• .NET C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, WPF, Angular.
• Familiarity with market data (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and building service-based APIs.
• Databases SQL Server, MongoDB.
• Containerisation, Micro-services.
• Visual Studio (Microsoft), JetBrain Rider.

Personal skills — required:

• Strong interest in the global markets business.
• Fast-learner and pro-active approach.
• Good communication skills (business and technical-oriented).
• Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional skills — required:

• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, Sprints, Kanban Board, Sprints review, Dev Ops solution.
• Ability to work with teams and stakeholders globally.
• Experience in liaising with Senior Management – Head of Desks, Business Managers, Senior Front Office users.
• Previous experience in working with Banks and FI’s.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment with strong business exposure.

Additional Information:

• Contractual plus flexibility required in order to meet operational requirements and business needs.
• The team works in shifts: To be in Office 4 Days a week, can change based on business needs.
• Early starts: 7:30am & Late ends: 7:30pm.
• Provide the business (Commodities Markets) with flexible, scalable and tailored user software applications where proximity developments and resources are necessary.
• Main users are front office (trading, sales and structuring) but the team also provides tools to control and support (Middle office, Risk, back office, trade support) teams when necessary.
• The role combines hands-on development and critical production support, with a focus on delivering robust and pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• The team contributes in designing and implementing a resilient, efficient and scalable Information System for Commodities Markets (CM), in close cooperation with other relevant IT, business and operational teams in London and worldwide.
• As part of the CM IT department, the team follows its governance.