Job Ref:                               404990

Job Title:                               Senior Java Developer

Department:                        EQ IT – Execution Services

Location:                               Canary Wharf then the City

Start:                                      ASAP

               

Overview:

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent independent investment bank with worldwide reach. Backed by a strong balance sheet, we offer unrivalled asset raising abilities and have a proven record of delivering value for our clients.

 

We offer a broad range of innovative services tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients. In many cases our pioneering spirit creates new and differentiated solutions, but always with the reassurance that this is underpinned by a global intelligence network, knowledge and depth of experience in the financial markets.

 

Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong and New York, we have offices in over 30 countries and employ more than 25,000 people worldwide. In October 2008 we acquired the Lehman Brothers franchise in Asia as well as its equities and investment banking businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Our combined businesses make us a leader in global investment banking.

 

Role / Principal Accountabilities:

The front office static data system provides a highly flexible and low-latency static data solution to a large number of applications within Execution Services. 

The role requires an excellent technologist with experience in Java server development to be responsible for both tactical and strategic enhancements to the system testing and verifying that any changes meet the functional requirements.  This will include performing third-line production support when required and co-ordinating any development that is to be performed by the off-shore team.

The candidate will also be expected to interface with users and key stakeholders (typically front-office desk personnel, business aligned IT groups or the corporate static data team) to analyse, define and agree enhancements.

Skills & Experience Required:

.           Core multi-threaded Java design and development - full lifecycle experience on multiple developments. 

.           JMS

.           Sybase/SQL

.           UNIX & Scripting language (e.g. Perl, Ruby)

.           XML

.           Distributed middleware technology e.g. TIBCO/RV

.           Source-control tools (preferably CVS/SVN)

.           Familiarity with performance, latency, throughput concepts etc.

.           Strong development methodology including documentation and release management

.           Clear communication and the ability to build strong relationships with technologists and business users

.           Initiative to drive change and 'make things happen' by contacting other groups, thinking of and following up new ideas etc.

.           Ability to work under pressure

 

Desirable experience:

 

.           Spring

.           Knowledge of object-relational mapping tools e.g. Hibernate

.           Practical experience working on static-data projects leading to an understanding of data-model concepts (entities, attributes, relationships, etc).  Understanding of key reference data concepts e.g. exchanges, segments, instruments, listings etc.

.           Preferably worked in the financial industry (e.g. for an Investment Bank, Asset Manager, Exchange, Broker, Data Vendor, etc) 

.           Worked as part of an multi-regional team (e.g. within or with off-shore, near-shore, or remote teams)

.           Practical experience of Production Support or multi-tasking with numerous development requests

.           Practical experience of stakeholder/user relationship management

.           JIRA

.           Team player

.           Strong work discipline - resilient and eager to be challenged.

 

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