Front Office IT Fullstack Developer - VP

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Java, Javascript, and relational databases. This role is situated within our front office team and requires a keen understanding of front office electronic trading environments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the development and enhancement of our trading applications and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-to-back trading applications using Java, JavaScript and mainstream databases.
• Collaborate closely with front office teams to understand and implement trading strategies and solutions.
• Drive improvements in system architecture and design for high performance and stability.
• Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code, following best practices and industry standards.
• Work on the full development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including traders and other developers to ensure seamless integration and deployment of trading solutions.
• Stay abreast of advancements in front office eTrading technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in:
• Java
• Jsp
• Javascript
• Relational Database (Sybase)
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate
• Junit
• Kotlin
• React
• Mongo (ideally Atlas)
• Good knowledge in financial products specifically fixed income / structured products.
• Proven experience in front office trading systems and front office environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of additional programming languages and frameworks including:
• Kubernetes
• Databricks
• Releational Database (Oracle)
• Kafka
• Typescript
• Cloud
• Vite
• Jest
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

We champion a flexible work environment, as we understand the need for people to meet other commitments or simply strike a good work-life balance. As such, we are happy to talk flexible working for this role such as reduced working hours. The role will also include homeworking.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality and diversity and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities.

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team – [email protected] and we will be happy to help.