Feature Lead - FX Options, STIRT, and FX Risk Technology

Job Description:
FX Forwards/STIRT technology is looking for an experienced technologist to lead STIRT Tech development from our New York City office.
The role will work with the STIRT trading desk based in NY and be responsible for the STIRT Pricing and Risk platform. Additionally the role will be required to provide regional presence for the wider FX Derivatives and FX Risk organization.
Responsibilities include providing leadership, technical direction, and oversight to a team as they deliver technology solutions. Develops solutions and processes for delivering features based on their knowledge of design/architectural patterns and Agile/DevOps practices. Ensures the systems design and requirements are aligned to achieve the desired business outcomes, and that team practices and coding/quality principles are aligned to achieve the desired technology outcomes.
They have built significant experience through multiple software implementations and has developed both depth and breadth in a number of technical competencies. Designs and develops and is accountable for feature delivery. Applies enterprise standards for solution design, coding and quality. Ensures solution meets product acceptance criteria with minimal technical debt. Responsible for compliance and security items and audit support at the team level. Acts as a liaison for production activities/issues. Works with Product Owner to ensure that product backlog/requirements are healthy, with clear acceptance criteria. Guides the team on work breakdown and execution. Plays a team lead role (as an individual contributor) and mentors the team. Guides team members with skills and practices (planning & estimation, peer reviews and other engineering practices). Identifies skill and role gaps, and works with Technology Manager to address them. Works with Technology Manager in creating resource contingency plans where required. Individual contributor.
Required Skills

• Great communication and an ability to build rapport with the Trading desks.
• Experience leading teams or small groups of developers towards complicated technical solutions.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Great organizational skills
• Exceptional development skills in any OO or Functional language including, but not limited to, Python (preferred), C#, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns, including knowing when, where, and why we use them.
• Experience with large scale, globally distributed financial systems with an emphasis on high availability.
• Good understanding of Financial Markets, preferably across FX or Derivatives.
• Experience in 3rd line production support.

Nice to have

• Must possess a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant analytical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience of integrated Front Office Development environments (examples: Sec DB, Athena, and Quartz).

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• Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to perform their jobs successfully.
• Wants to be a great place for people to work and strives to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
• Provides continuous training and development opportunities to help employees achieve their career goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve our clients and their evolving business needs.
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Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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