Connectivity (Fix) Senior Engineer - Java in Belfast

The Connectivity Engineer (CE) will design, develop, support and enhance client facing and outbound connectivity platform. CE will contribute to the design and improvement of the automation testing framework for connectivity platform. CE will serve as third tier support for connectivity production issues and will work with Product Support and Product teams.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, development, support and enhancement of client facing and outbound connectivity services.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of the automation testing framework for connectivity platform.
• Contribute to functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of connectivity applications.
• Serve as third-tier support for production issues and related support needs.

Experience / Competences:

Essential

• 5+ years of software development experience within electronic trading or electronic trading system provider, preferably specializing in connectivity solutions.
• 5+ years of experience programming using Java on Linux platform.
• FIX Protocol working knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with computer technologies including Linux, SQL, Messaging & Distributed Systems, Python development.

Non Essential

• Experience supporting low latency trading systems built with C++ or similar programming language.
• Experience with supporting trading of Exchange Traded Derivatives instruments.

Risk Responsibilities:

All staff have defined risk management responsibilities. The Group imposes additional responsibilities on line-managers and senior managers. It is critical that all staff discharge their risk management responsibilities when undertaking their role. Specific responsibilities are incorporated into employee objectives, and your performance against these objectives will be assessed as part of the firm’s performance management process. You will also be required to confirm that you have discharged your risk management responsibilities through the annual risk management attestation process.

Company Statement:

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location: UK - City Quays - Belfast

Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth: TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities.

Work with us: Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter. You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.

TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group. Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow. Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth. And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.

TP ICAP. We connect.