Software Engineer

• Administer and support global messaging infrastructure hosted  on Solace messaging system.
• Support API messaging  library in C++, Python, Java and JMS.
• Develop & administer front end tools supporting the messaging environment. 
• Serve as an escalation point for the application/support teams to diagnose/ troubleshoot  API and messaging related matters.
• Work with the business partner to collect requirements, design and build messaging solutions.
• Be alert to Conduct Risk issues, specifically the risk of harm to client interests, market integrity and/or competition in financial markets due to inappropriate practices or behaviours across the firm
• Investigate and resolve issues with platforms and components owned by the Messaging Group
• Be alert to Conduct Risk issues, specifically the risk of harm to client interests, market integrity and/or competition in financial markets due to inappropriate practices or behaviours across the firm

To undertake and manage:

• Systems Analysis and design.
• Systems development.
• Systems documentation.
• 2nd/3rd  line production support.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in C++ with 3 to 4 years of production-level experience, including multithreading, tuning and optimisation.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux O/S and distributed network architecture.
• Ability to diagnose failure scenarios and identify root cause under pressure.
• Experience of software development in a financial services environment advantageous.