We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

The Front Office Senior Software Developer will work on the in-house Equity Swaps & Derivatives Trading System. Candidate will possess technical expertise to build, enhance and support existing and new front office trading applications. Candidate must be a self-starter candidate is willing to work independently in a demanding trading environment. This person should be rigorous, results driven and should be able to work with minimal supervision with exemplary follow through. Previous experience in equity swaps or synthetic prime, equity derivatives, convertible bonds or equity linked trading. Ideal candidate has a minimum bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science, as well as several years of experience in an Equity Swaps environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $140k - $160k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be expected to develop and support financial services applications related to:
• Equity and Portfolio Swap life cycle and life cycle event.
• Synthetic Prime,
• Portfolio, Equity and Total Return Swaps,
• Equities and equity trading.
• Understanding of equity swap hedge execution lifecycle.
• Design and Implement best of breed technologies to re-position our existing platform for the future.

Requirements:

• Possess good communication skills
• Candidate should have strong knowledge of:
  • Experience with managed and un-managed code C++ environment)
  • Visual Studio and experience with TFS and JIRA. 
  • Frontend and server side development.
• Databases, Microsoft SQL Server programming.
• Understanding of message queues and middleware.
• Familiar with Kafka
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office products
• Working knowledge of Portfolio and total return swaps in an equities environment, supporting traders, operations, and middle office. 
• Team player with a "can-do" attitude who can deliver under high pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• High motivated and self-starter
• 5-10+ years of experience in C++.
• 5-10+ years of experience in capital markets working and strong knowledge & understanding of financial products – ideally Equity Swaps/Synthetic Prime.

Preferred, but not required:

• WPF development.
• Windows services.
• Web Services.
• Supporting traders, operations, middle office end to end.
• Equity derivatives.
• Stock borrow/stock loan.
• Other front office, back office, risk management and trading technologies are a plus.
• Angular

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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