Java Applications Developer-Trade Management-Assistant Vice President

Location: Pune Maharashtra India, India

Responsible for the design and implementation of critical application systems within the **Cash Securities and Trade Management domain**, with a specialized focus on **post-trade processing and settlement functionalities**. This role drives innovation in applications development, ensuring robust, scalable, and ultra-low latency solutions for our dynamic financial environment, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high-volume transaction flows.

**Key Responsibilities**

• **Domain Expertise:** Partner with front-office, middle-office, and operations teams to translate complex business requirements related to **cash securities trading, post-trade lifecycle, and global settlements** into resilient technical solutions.
• **High-Performance Architecture:** Provide expertise in designing and optimizing applications for **ultra-low latency trade processing, high-volume transaction throughput, and real-time settlement updates**, ensuring adherence to overall architecture blueprint.
• **Regulatory & Compliance Adherence:** Ensure application design and development proactively addresses evolving regulatory requirements specific to **cash securities and settlements** (e.g., T+1 settlement mandates, market infrastructure regulations).
• **Technical Leadership:** Apply deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high-performing applications.
• **Problem Solving & Innovation:** Resolve complex, high-impact problems related to **trade breaks, settlement failures, payment discrepancies, and data integrity across the trade and settlement lifecycle** through in-depth evaluation and innovative solutions.
• **Strategic Partnership:** Collaborate with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams to integrate functions and support new product deployments in the cash securities space.

**Required Qualifications**

• 6-9 years of extensive experience in application development and systems analysis**.**
• **Good to have understanding of securities trading lifecycles, global settlement processes (e.g., T+1, T+2), clearing mechanisms, and related financial messaging protocols (e.g., SWIFT, FIX).**
• Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various Message Oriented Middleware (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS) for **building high-throughput, low-latency trading and settlement systems.**
• Strong background in Microservice Architecture and modern testing frameworks (Junit, TestNG), with experience in **performance engineering and resilience patterns for critical financial infrastructure.**
• Experience in **designing and implementing solutions for transactional applications with stringent low latency and high availability requirements**.
• Demonstrable experience leveraging AI Agents / Code Assist Tools for enhanced development efficiency.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication in a global financial context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

## **Job Family Group:**

Technology

## **Job Family:**

Applications Development

## **Time Type:**

Full time

## **Most Relevant Skills**

Please see the requirements listed above.

## **Other Relevant Skills**

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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