Senior API Java Developer - kACE Connectivity API

smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

kACE is a leading product brand within smartTrade Technologies, providing cutting-edge FX derivatives pricing and analytic solutions to over 350 client sites worldwide. The brand is recognized as the market leaders in delivering innovative FX derivative workflow solutions within the financial services sector.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

Summary

Looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working on challenging and time-critical projects that focus on API connectivity across trading systems.

A driven software development professional is required in the kACE Connectivity API development team. The role involves implementation, enhancement and support of electronic flows using our proprietary trading FIX APIs and working with FIX APIs from other venues, exchanges and liquidity providers. The role involves full SDLC using Agile DevOps in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

As part of the API team, you will:

· Lead by example in the development of new functionality to meet the electronic strategy of our business, including integration between our internal trading systems, Liquidity Takers, Exchanges and Venues, and Liquidity Providers across the street.

· Analyze rules of engagement documentation for partner FIX APIs, creating field mappings, and specifying message workflows.

· Ensure code complies with all kACE development coding standards and best practices.

· Provide escalated “Level 3” development support for the electronic flows in Forex Derivatives

· Readiness to provide out-of-hours support if necessary.

· Work closely with various groups involved in all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Requirements

· Minimum of 8 years Java experience in building complex Java applications

· Minimum of 3 years working with FIX protocol

· Expertise in core java with good knowledge of multithreading and concurrency

· Understanding of design patterns, data structures and algorithms

· Working knowledge of the Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems

· Experience with relational database technology

· Must be fluent in both spoken and written English.

Desired Skills

· Knowledge of Forex derivatives

· Spring / Spring Boot

· CI/CD Tools – Jenkins, GitLab

· Build Frameworks – Gradle, Ant