Lead Software Engineer - Equities - VP
Marks & Spencer Group plc10 days ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance algorithmic trading strategies, trading engines, and analytical tools using core Java.
- Deploy and support high-volume, low-latency, resilient, scalable, and message-driven trading systems.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Improve the technical and execution performance of trading systems and analyze trading signals and data.
- Collaborate with global trading, quant, IT, and product teams on technology and business improvements.
- Manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
Requirements
- Advanced core Java development knowledge in a UNIX/Linux environment.
- Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into well-designed software solutions.
- Strong analytical, logical problem-solving, communication, and global collaboration skills.
- Experience with Git/Stash, Jenkins, and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
- Interest or experience in automated market making, DMA, or algorithmic trading using the FIX protocol.
- Experience with web service development and REST; TypeScript knowledge and preferably Angular experience.
- Experience with low-latency messaging middleware and publish/subscribe technologies.
- Experience with time-series data analysis technologies such as KDB/q.
- Interest in learning the business supported by the applications and understanding of the relevant business line and discipline.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements are available.
- Morgan Stanley offers employee and family benefits and perks, along with opportunities for career mobility.
- The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
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About Marks & Spencer Group plc
Marks & Spencer Group plc is a British retailer selling clothing, home goods, and food to consumers through stores and ecommerce, with a focus on own-brand products. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, was founded in 1884, and is headquartered in London. In the UK, its online grocery offering runs via Ocado Retail, a joint venture in which M&S holds a significant stake.