FX eTrading Java Back-End Engineer, Vice President

Manchester
9 months ago
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FX eTrading Java Back-End Engineer, Vice President 

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the centre of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of FX eTrading Java Back-End Engineer, Vice President to join our FX eTrading Engineering team. This role is located in Manchester – HYBRID.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

Building low latency connectivity to new markets

Hands on technical development role on a critical trading application

Requirements capture, analysis and design on the eTrading platform

Testing and UA coordination

Liaison with the global business, support and development teams

Troubleshoot and optimization on performance and scalability issues

Third line support of the platform during trading hours

Close interaction with the business product manager and other internal business users covering FX trading
 

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

Very strong core Java - including threading, sockets/networks

Well versed in TCP/UDP protocols

Knowledge of financial messaging protocols especially FIX

Solid SDLC knowledge and use of build, testing, deploy, code analysis tools

Nice to have: KDB, Middleware’s such as Tibco RV, Solace

Strong interpersonal and articulation skills (spoken and written)

Ability to partner with non-technical and technical peers; to work effectively with remote colleagues, and to participate technical discussions

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024

World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, (Apply online only)

, Disability: IN – 100% score, (Apply online only)

“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024

Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards: 

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans

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