Java Developer - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Java Developer to work on an initial 6 Month contract based in London.

Purpose of the Role:

Our activity is IT development in a tier one corporate and investment bank. We provide various services to our business in Credit and Interest Rates Swaps Front to Back area. Our main activity is Electronic trading, prices distribution and contribution to external 3rd parties and vendors, Straight Through Processing of post trades to internal deal capture systems, Regulatory Reporting and OTC Clearing workflows. This role is for an experienced developer able to drive/help in driving the development team based in various locations. The candidate will participate to the delivery of new project and enhancement of existing services. The individual will work in a development team in close coordination with the manager and members based in Paris, London and India.

As a Java Developer you will be responsible for:

• Participating in the project software development life-cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews.
• Providing 3rd line application support where required.
• Collaborating with the production support team for release and maintenance of the applications.
• Working closely with the other developers/teams and solution architects in determining and following best development and architecture practice.
• Proposing and providing feedback from experience/knowledge on architecture, design and technology choices for the Enablement platforms.
• Maintaining and further improving the quality of deliveries and secure iterations.
• Continuously improving the methods used.
• Fully participating in requirement and design meetings for new functionality.

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong Core Java (J2SE) development skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Excellent knowledge of programming best practices, design patterns etc.
• Knowledge of Spring, Hibernate and other de-facto-standard technologies; including open source frameworks relating to workflow.
• Experience in project and/or agile planning of project and development deliverables.
• Knowledge of communications protocols and the uses of messaging.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• A solid academic background preferably in engineering, sciences or economics.

Competencies

• A passion for development and delivery of quality software.
• A "can do" mentality with good analysis and problem solving skills.
• Writes well designed testable, efficient code.
• Excellent learning capabilities and an ability to adapt continuously within a fast changing environment.
• Well organised and able to execute activities within time and budget constraints.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and are not afraid of taking initiatives and seeing them through to conclusion.
• Performance oriented and quality focused and able to deliver excellent performance in sometimes stressful situations.
• Fluent in English and can convincingly defend your positions both orally and in writing.
• Able to work equally well as part of a team (our solutions often involve team collaboration) or as an individual.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.