Senior Asset Control Developer

Roles & Responsibilities We are looking for a Senior Asset Developer to join our team, and your role is to: Bloomberg Data Integration • Design and implement Bloomberg API integrations (BLPAPI, B-PIPE, SAPI) • Develop real-time and batch data acquisition processes for market data, reference data, and corporate actions • Build and maintain Bloomberg Terminal integrations and custom applications • Implement data validation and quality control mechanisms for Bloomberg feeds • Troubleshoot Bloomberg connectivity issues and optimize data retrieval performance Asset Control Development • Develop asset control applications for trade reconciliation and position management • Implement automated reconciliation processes between trading systems and custodian banks • Build exception management and reporting systems for asset control operations • Create dashboards and monitoring tools for real-time asset control oversight • Develop NAV calculation and portfolio valuation systems System Integration • Design microservices architecture for financial data processing • Implement RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka) for data distribution • Integrate with core banking systems, trading platforms, and risk management tools • Develop ETL processes for data transformation and loading into data warehouses • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization Technical Leadership • Provide technical expertise and guidance on Bloomberg integration best practices • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers • Collaborate with business analysts and asset control teams to gather requirements • Document technical specifications and system architecture decisions Required Technical Skills Core Java Development • Java 11+ with advanced knowledge of concurrent programming and performance optimization • Spring Framework (Boot, Security, Data JPA, Integration) • Microservices architecture and distributed systems design • RESTful web services and API development • JUnit/TestNG for unit and integration testing Bloomberg Expertise • Bloomberg API (BLPAPI) - minimum 3 years hands-on experience • Bloomberg B-PIPE or Server API (SAPI) integration • Bloomberg Terminal application development • Bloomberg Data License and data model understanding • Experience with Bloomberg TOMS, AIM, or PORT applications (preferred) Financial Markets Knowledge • Asset control processes and reconciliation methodologies • Understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX) • Corporate actions processing and lifecycle management • Market data concepts (real-time vs. delayed, reference data vs. market data) • Regulatory requirements (MiFID II, EMIR, Basel III awareness preferred) Database & Integration • SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) • Message queuing systems (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ) • Data modeling and ETL process design • Cache solutions (Redis, Hazelcast) • NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) - preferred DevOps & Tools • Git version control and CI/CD pipelines • Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration • Maven/Gradle build automation • Linux/Unix system administration • Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools • Cloud platforms (AWS) experience preferred Experience Requirements • Minimum 5 years of Java development experience in financial services • 3+ years of hands-on Bloomberg API integration experience • 2+ years in asset control, trade reconciliation, or portfolio management systems • Experience with high-volume, low-latency financial data processing • Previous consulting experience with ability to work independently • Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field • Master's degree or relevant financial certifications (CFA, FRM) preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Tell employers what skills you have API DevelopmentBloombergData ModelingData TransformationSystem IntegrationCorporate ActionsData IntegrationRabbitMQTrading SystemsCore JavaBloomberg TerminalContainerizationApache KafkaSystems DesignTechnical Leadership