Senior Trading Platform Engineer

15 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxford Knight Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Core Trading Platform Developer to join our Electronic Trade Engineering (ETE) team at Oxford Knight. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, deploying, and operating new and existing components of the trading system.

Your primary objective will be to propose designs that continuously improve the performance, functionality, and stability of the system. You will exercise sound software engineering judgment, charting a path amongst tactical and strategic tradeoffs to satisfy short- and long-term commercial goals.

In addition, you will facilitate communication and collaboration with business users, compliance officers, and peer technology teams. This role requires a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, expert C++ or Java development skills, strong network and multithreaded programming skills, and practical knowledge of some message-oriented middleware.

With a proven track record in software design and development, excellent analysis/problem-solving skills, and strong communication/teamwork skills, you will be able to manage multiple tasks in a demanding and dynamic environment.

A demonstrable interest in financial topics and a clear desire and motivation to learn more are essential for this role. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline is required.

Required Qualifications
  • Solid computer science fundamentals
  • Expert C++ or Java development skills
  • Strong network and multithreaded programming skills
  • Practical knowledge of some message-oriented middleware
  • Proven track record in software design and development
  • Excellent analysis/problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication/teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding and dynamic environment
  • Demonstrable interest in financial topics and a clear desire and motivation to learn more
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline
Salary

$140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience

Benefits

Oxford Knight offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.



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