Trading System Engineer ( Java or Python)

Job Description

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Trading System Engineer (Java or Python). This role focuses on enhancing and supporting Fixed Income Trading Applications and requires minimum 7-10 years (for mid-level) and 10-15 years (for senior level) of professional work experience; strong programming skills in Java and Python; and a solid understanding of financial markets (preferably bond markets)

Responsibilities

• Involved with the design and hands-on implementation of core components for our fixed income electronic trading platform, including venue connectivity, market data handlers, execution, and risk management systems.
• Work towards continuously optimizing the latency and throughput of our trading applications. This involves deep performance analysis, profiling, and tuning at all levels of the stack.
• Build fault-tolerant and resilient systems. Participate in the entire software lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and providing support for critical production systems to ensure maximum uptime and stability.
• Uphold and champion high standards for code quality, testability, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews, automated testing (both unit and integration testing), and adherence to modern software engineering principles.
• (For senior candidates) Act as a technical leader and mentor to less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge, guiding development efforts, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

The Role

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