Purpose of Job
* Manage and support software delivery from inception to go-live for the complete Front Office Platform Integration stack. This includes key middleware platforms that support critical trade flows.
* Work with Product Teams and Development Leads to support fast, efficient and high quality change delivery.
Background
* The Front office Platform Integration software development team requires an agile and versatile specialist with extensive expertise in .Net/C#/Python software.
* The role requires an individual that is comfortable to work in close partnership with a variety of front office stakeholders, globally. They will be expected to be very well versed in, and keep up to date with, a multitude of new technologies.
* The role requires a thorough understanding of development and architecture best practice coupled with a good working knowledge of IT General Controls.
Facts / Scale
* This role is a key delivery contributor for the Front Office Platform Integration in EMEA. Working with the Front Office Product Owners, it is responsible for delivering sound, well designed and technically advanced solutions to our business users.
* The role requires design and development of new software, integration with vendor systems, organising on-call rota support and following and expanding the established SDLC processes.
* The role is responsible for agreeing and delivering IT Strategy, assisting in revenue generating and regulatory initiatives and ensuring that SMBC IT systems provide competitive advantage.
* It actively endorses and promotes Diversity and Inclusion opportunities across the board.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Responsible for effective and efficient running of the Front Office systems, integrated into the wider SMBC environment in order to meet the needs of SMBC trading desks (Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives etc.)
* Delivering fast-paced agile high quality software changes and solutions, running Scrums and Sprints and creating and deploying Releases.
* Frequent .Net/C# tasks such as delivering new projects, improving and optimising the current setup, providing future-proofing guidance on all relevant data points.
* Promoting enterprise data management and governance design approach delivered through Agile SDLC.
* Prepare the current tech stack for future hybrid collaboration with cloud technologies such as Azure.
* Delivering regulatory and internal reporting in a resilient and timely manner incorporating the latest and most suitable industry and technology solutions.
* Advanced business knowledge in Equities, Fixed Income and Derivatives and experience of directly working with traders.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Core Development Languages covering .Net, .Net Core, C# and Python
* Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information and able to design and use of financial models
* Experience of Front Office trading systems is required
* Experience and understanding of a Front office Banking Environment, Product range and associated opportunities and risks
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated experience managing, end to end, design, definition and delivery of technical solutions in-line with strategic goals
* Ability to handle communications at all levels from across the whole business, including Front Office.
* Hands-on experience with automated testing environments and CI/CD
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar