Associate - Java Developer - Prime Brokerage

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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.