Associate - Java Developer - Prime Brokerage

Job description

**Job Description:** As part of the Global Equities Prime Services technology team, an opportunity exists for a JAVA/SQL developer to work on the firm’s global equities Margin calculation systems using SS&C Syncova. The system aims to implement Syncova as a margin calculation platform, initially for Global Swap business and Cash Prime Services as phase 2. The candidate will require significant experience with SS&C Syncova, have a strong understanding of US equity market structures and a proven track record of delivering high quality software. Experience in working with SS&C Geneva will be a big plus. The candidate should be able to demonstrate good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills and a logical approach to problem solving.  The ideal candidate should have experience with Agile Development Techniques, Unit/System Testing and Performance Tuning. **Key Responsibilities & Tasks:** - Develop and implement margin calculation rules into Syncova for Prime Services Swap Desk - Efficiently building out margin calculator for various regions, product types for the Swaps platform - Day to day support ingestion of various feeds like Account hierarchy, Security Master, EOD Pricing, Holdings, Market Data into Syncova - Be able to extract data out of the Syncova platform into a Data Warehouse for distribution to clients, fund administrators and various downstream applications - Be able to develop reports in Crystal Reports or on a similar platform - Will have direct communication with Swaps, Operations, middle office as well as various internal technology teams **Qualifications/ Experience:** - Well-rounded individual capable of contributing to all aspects of the life cycle of a development project from analysis and design through daily production support - Solid experience with Java, JDBC - Solid experience with Linux, Shell Scripting - Solid experience with SQL, Proficient in coding business logic in SQL stored procedures, functions and triggers - Minimum 5 years programming experience required. - Minimum 3 years of experience in financial industry required. - Candidates should also have excellent verbal and written communications skills and good attention to detail. **Additional Skills / Good to Have:** - Experience working with Market Data, Bloomberg - Experience with Swaps - Experience with SS&C Geneva - Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.