Java Team Lead, Remote Ukraine

Project Description

Our client is a leading global Financial markets data provider runs a number of change programs to deliver of high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the glob in a real-time, high frequency and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging.

Responsibilities

– Lead the development team
– Responsible for one or multiple systems/subsystems design, development and support
– Work with Project Manager, Product Manager, Business Analytics, and other stakeholders, to ensure high quality software deliveries on time
– Work with Technical Operation system to ensure the service stability, and quick turn-around for production issue within acceptable time period (SLA)
– Make sure the completion of the objectives assigned to team within the agreed timeframe
– Work with Architects to properly define high level requirement and translate this into low level and detail designs. Assign, guide and trace the system component implementation work by other members. Writing specifications when need. Design application integration, and customer acceptance solutions. Organize the implementation and test cross-functional systems, and ensure delivered system meets clients and business needs functionally and non-functionally
– Review design, code, implementation and test cases, of own work, or work of colleagues, to ensure compliance to requirements and architectural specifications.
– Work with project team to make modifications to existing software applications, or to develop and integrate new applications according to specifications and industry standards. Able to identify the technical risks in a project and provide solution.
– Work with project team and architects to assure all systems are in line with long term strategy, using disciplined software development processes.
– Liaise with colleagues in sites overseas, and internal customers on trouble shooting, analysis and solution on maintenance / support issues.
– Research new and emerging technologies. Evaluate and make recommendations for new tools, technologies, and platforms to be implemented
– Conduct user training when necessary. Promote internal knowledge sharing and support growth of team members.

Skills

Must have

Technical and/or Functional skills
– BS or MS Degree in CS, Engineering or related fields
– > 5 years design, code and test experience. Have been a major design decision maker in a >100k line source code level system.
– > 5 years independent professional working experience in multiple IT (networking, application engineering, operations, service support, etc) areas.
– Experience on Java development and troubleshooting.
– Experience Shell, etc. development and troubleshooting
– Experience in XML, JSON, Javascript, etc.
– Experience in AWS, and / or other Cloud Computing platform
– Experience in implementing REST API standards via data access layer
– Strong debug and troubleshooting experience (Linux, Windows)
– Linux based Real Time or latency-sensitive system development experience is a plus.
– Strong development / networking skills using IP based protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP, etc.), and exposure to any middleware is a plus.
– Provide continuous support and willing to shift work time to fit the needs where the service requested from different time zone. Strong sense of core system support and customer satisfaction.
– Ability to solve complex problems in real-time production environment
– Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and presentation, oral communication in English (Writing in English is a primary function of this role). Ability to work with people at all levels, and comfortable in cross-cultural environment
– Self-managed. Good timekeeper

Nice to have

Other professional skills and abilities:
– Experience in Python
– A proactive team player, capability to work in dynamic environment, under pressure (scope, schedule, quality). Ability to work under tight deadlines with high stress tolerance and potentially overtime with advance notice from management.
– Independence and strong sense of ownership to solve problems. Accountability for quality
– Can work on multiple projects at the same time
– Willing to share experience to develop other people
– Willing to work late for teleconference with overseas colleagues occasionally. Capable to provide technical support via phone, IME, etc., to First / Second level support, around the clock.
– Domain knowledge of real-time trading systems and network is a plus. Known the standard Real Time data model or network protocol, such as OMM, RDF, TRWF, is a plus.
– Professional experience / knowledge will be an advantage: Project Management, Data Network communication, Financial Market Industry is a big plus
– Quick learner and ability to quickly grasp technical / business concepts. Meticulous and attentive to details. Ability to solve problems in real-time production systems
– Optimistic, and open-minded.

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Seniority

Lead

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