Technical Developer – Swaps Trading Application - VP

Job description

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.