What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Developer, Backend position at ICE?
Overview
Job Purpose
The ICE Bonds Trading software development team is seeking a Java Developer that has experience building low latency, high throughput, and multi-threaded Java server-side applications. This role will be responsible for design, development and support of enterprise-wide applications supporting core trading systems.
The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent interactions with project and product managers, developers, QA and other stakeholders, in order to ensure delivery of a world class trading platform to our users.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The ICE Bonds Trading software development team is seeking a Java Developer that has experience building low latency, high throughput, and multi-threaded Java server-side applications. This role will be responsible for design, development and support of enterprise-wide applications supporting core trading systems.
The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires frequent interactions with project and product managers, developers, QA and other stakeholders, in order to ensure delivery of a world class trading platform to our users.
Responsibilities
- Follow team guidelines for quality and consistency within the design and development phases of the application(s)
- Lead efforts to design, architect and write new software components
- Independently handle project activities related to builds and deployments
- Create software tests, verify the functionality and quality of the software
- Create design documentation for new software development and subsequent versions
- Provide support for production applications as issues arise during and after business hours
- Provide support for deployments during maintenance windows
- Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications
- Work with product management in understanding new requirements
- Follow company software development processes and standards
- Analytical mindset with problem solving skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science is preferred
- 3 years of Java experience including multi-threaded core Java, messaging technology such as JMS, MQ, Tibco or equivalent, Java EE technologies such as JPA, JMS, EJB
- Understanding of fixed income products and experience in fixed income electronic trading is preferred
- Experience with commonly used design patterns
- Strong understanding of various data structures and object oriented design concepts
- Expertise with current development technologies/tools like Spring, Gradle, Hibernate
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to adapt to changing business priorities