Technical Developer – Swaps Trading Application - VP
Jefferies · Hong Kong · 19h ago
SeniorOn-siteSoftware Engineering
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Developer to drive the development and support of our Global Equity Swaps System. This role blends hands-on engineering leadership with deep domain expertise in Synthetic Prime, Portfolio Swaps, and Total Return Swaps. You will work directly with front-office stakeholders including traders, operations, and middle office teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, low-latency, highly responsive Equity Swap trading and Lifecycle system.
- Lead technical design and re-platforming efforts using best-of-breed technologies.
- Ensure robust trade processing and lifecycle events handling for swaps and hedge execution workflows.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across all regions, collect and understand business requirements.
- Manage full SDLC including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and production deployment.
- Coordinate with global teams on integration points.
- Maintain and evolve legacy systems while driving modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Swaps Trading across US, APAC, EMEA and MENA regions. Strong experience with Swaps Lifecycle Management, Processing of Corporate Actions, Client Reporting, Regulatory reporting and Compliance frameworks.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in capital markets, preferably in Synthetic Prime Business.
- 10+ years of hands-on programming experience in C++/Java/C#, preferably in server-side development.
- Strong hands-on experience with low-latency systems, multi-threading, and real-time systems.
- Strong experience in scalable, microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills—verbal and written—to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.