Our team of engineers builds solutions to the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field.

Job Purpose:

  • The role is for a lead developer position within the Synthetics Technology team
  • The role involves working closely with the trading desk and quant teams across a number of functions including execution, inventory optimization, position keeping, trade flows/booking, and funding strategy
  • The role requires strong analytical skills, communication skills, as well as excellent programming skills
  • This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Synthetic Products Group (SPG) business and the products traded
  • Technology is very close to the business with a presence on the trading floor, so the learning opportunities are immense
  • You will develop both technical and non-technical skills through a combination of challenging projects in a real-time distributed system, informal on the job mentoring and formal development in the form of the GS University career development program
  • You will work in a team of highly capable, experienced developers which encourages open discussion and is focused on the delivery of robust, reliable software.
  • This position also provides the opportunity to progress to a leadership role.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test and document highly reliable new applications, tools and workflows to support new revenue opportunities, trader efficiency and associated infrastructure, in a structured, disciplined but fast-moving environment
  • Form strong client relationships with traders, coverage desk, (from Analyst to Managing Director level), operations and other key partners
  • Abstract and automate common desk workflows to streamline trading and scale new businesses
  • Develop and enhance trading and inventory management platforms that facilitate clients and hedge firm risk
  • Maintain the stability and integrity of the system while suggesting improvements and optimizations
  • Be a strong team player, highly motivated, keen to take on responsibility, able to work independently and successfully manage and maintain a high workload in a fast-paced environment

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years technology experience in a commercial environment
  • Solid object oriented design and programming skills (C++, Java, or other OO technology)
  • Solid analytical and problem solving skills with appreciation of technical risk
  • Automated testing and Test-Driven development skills will be a plus
  • Project management of tasks, issue resolution, and escalation
  • Core financial markets knowledge and aptitude to learn
  • Highly motivated, pro-active and capable of working under pressure without compromising development processes
  • Strong, committed and reliable team player and strong communicator, able to take direction but also willing to contribute to discussions on design and strategy
  • Possess client-facing skills to be able to deal with and form good relationships with the business and other technology groups, both from a support and day to day project work perspective.

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