At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of database solutions for core settlement applications.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company transforming the FX marketplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on enhancing development practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the financial services industry with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years of experience in database solutions, preferably in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace – reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward‑looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer and more cost‑effective – empowering our clients’ success.
Location: London
Job purpose
The role is expected to develop database solutions that support CLS’s core settlement applications.
Must have:
- Strong hands-on experience (7-10 years) delivering database solutions (DB2 or SQL Server is preferred)
- Financial industry experience
- SDLC with focus on development practices
Essential Function / major duties and responsibilities of the job:
- Project Activities (70%)
- Taking responsibility of the project development activities. This includes:
- Review requirements, high level designs
- Provide resource and development effort estimation
- Participate in planning activities and provide technical input
- Ensure software development practices are adhered to e.g. unit testing, component integration testing etc.
- Development of database software
- Identify and elevate Risks / Issues / Dependencies
- Liaise with project stakeholders (internal to CLS and third party) to address for example knowledge gaps, queries and any other such dependencies
- Enhancing/improving development practices
- Improving build processes
- Contributing to knowledge repositories
Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance:
- Software delivery experience in the 'Financial Services' business domain (preferably in FX, Payment – RTGS, SWIFT)
- Proven ability to develop database solutions
- Experience of managing or working with teams within an offshored service model
- Understanding of integration design patterns
- Good to have financial/banking domain experience.
- Physical and logical data modeling
- SQL and Database Tuning expertise
- Knowledge of ETL tools, reporting tools is a plus
Success factors / ‘How’:
- Ability to analyse problems, get teams involved to solve and breakdown in deliverables
- Experience working on complex software spanning multiple teams and technologies
Application Development Manager - 6008 employer: Sept 2017 Branding
At CLS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values diverse perspectives, ensuring that our Cyber / IT Security Specialists are equipped with the latest skills in a rapidly evolving field. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we provide our team with unique advantages, including access to industry-leading resources and a supportive network that empowers them to make a meaningful impact in the FX marketplace.
