Algorithmic Trading Systems

**Job purpose**: Commerbank’s eFX platform is a vital component of the FX trading business. Without market leading performance, stability and flexibility in this platform Commerzbank’s position as a broker of choice for key clients will be eroded, which would be materially detrimental to the investment bank’s P&L. The eFX Technology Team is responsible for architecture, design and development of Commerzbank’s eFX trading platform. This could involve building bespoke trading and pricing platforms a well as distribution to external clients. The team is highly competent and technically adept on low latency and high performance computing. The position "Software Engineer" comprises the following roles: - Software Developer / Database Developer - Development Environment Specialist - Technical Specialist / Product Specialist - Technical Writer - Tester - Third level support to high calibre customers and personnel Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with the banks coding standards and technical design. **Key activities**: Key Accountabilities: - Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) - Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions - Write well-designed, testable code - Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility - Integrate software components into a fully functional software system - Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures - Support, document and maintain software functionality - Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems - Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback - Comply with project plans, industry standards and internal or external policies - Ensure software is updated with latest features - Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation - Software testing and quality assurance - Maintain compliance standards **Formal education**: Requires a Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent and three (3) years of experience designing and developing complex computer systems. **Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification)**: Work experience requirements: - 5+ years of commercial experience in software development using core Java - Experience in code analysis, performance tuning / profiling of real-time, high-performance, low-latency systems - Good in computer science fundamentals - Experience with resolving issues related to memory management / garbage collections is a plus - Experience in profiling tools is a plus - Experience with using continuous integration tools like TeamCity / Junit /JMock, Maven, JIRA, or any other set of tools is a plus) - Proficient knowledge of Unix scripting, databases, network protocols Qualifications: - Experience with financial market data messaging standards highly desirable (e.g. FIX) - Swing/GUI experience desirable, but not required - Experience with financial tick database technology (e.g. kdb+) desirable - Experience and knowledge of IT security best practices - A good understanding of eFX trading processes as well as of technical architectures in this domain is desirable Personal Skills: - Must be a team player with excellent attitude to work in collaborative environment - Should be able to pair program with colleagues - Excellent communications skills - Must be a self-starter and versatile - Outstanding analytical thinking **Qualification Criteria and Experience Levels**: - Advanced standard skills beyond Commerzbank scope - High productivity and quality - Reliable effort estimation, also for third parties - Quick to learn new topics