The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

About Liquidnet

Liquidnet is a next-generation agency execution specialist. Powered by technology that helps drive institutional alpha, our trading and liquidity network intelligently and securely connects the world's investors with the world's investments.

Established in 1999 on the belief that there was a better way to trade, Liquidnet's journey began with a vision to create a platform that goes beyond traditional transactional models.

We wanted to build a community where traders could connect, collaborate, and execute trades with confidence. Over the years, we've grown from a vision into a thriving ecosystem that empowers the buy side in ways never before imagined.

We are committed to making trading more efficient, intelligent, and accessible. Our purpose guides every decision we make, from the tools we develop to the relationships we nurture with our Members.

Role Overview

We are seeking an excellent Developer to learn and participate in the development of our innovative, enterprise class real-time securities trading system. Be a contributor to the design, development and deployment of large-scale distributed financial applications.

This candidate will join our team of dynamic technologists currently responsible for developing and maintaining middle office applications as well as applications which provide integration with various third party systems. The system is mostly written in Python, Oracle PL/SQL, and a bit of C++ running on Linux, with web application frontends written primarily in JavaScript (AngularJS / VUE).

The candidate will be working in a highly collaborative environment. They must have a history of application development, testing automation, support, enhancements and troubleshooting skills.

Role Responsibilities

Development, Architecture, SDLC and Delivery

• Provide technical oversight of the analysis and design for assigned projects
• Design, develop, test and oversee production software solutions, including the development of highly complex systems, and modifications to existing systems
• Be able to communicate the architecture and principles behind a system to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support the use of preferred planning and prioritisation tooling to capture and track deliveries, identify issues and help with roadmap and iteration planning and prioritisation
• Ensure the team engages in a well-defined SDLC that supports planning, prioritisation and delivery needs
• Support the team through help with defining scope and guiding estimation of work to be done by leveraging previous experience
• Be custodians for target state architecture and best practice within your respective development team
• Identify opportunities to evolve systems towards target state architecture and direct refactoring and prioritisation to positively influence deliveries

Change, Risk and Issue Management

• Support team to identify and escalate risks as appropriate
• Work with the Team Leaders to provide time and resource estimates, identify potential areas of risk and suggest mitigating actions
• Share complex technical designs or issues with non-technical stakeholders and influence their decision making where necessary
• Identify tools and methodologies to improve the effectiveness of the development process
• Assist and facilitate prioritisation of software defects and enhancements
• Manage risks and issues effectively with timely escalation to the project stakeholders

Experience / Competences

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of Python with relevant programming experience.
• Web programming knowledge/experience on any web frameworks but preferably VUE or AngularJS
• Strong object-oriented and distributed systems design and methodology.
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Motivated self-starter; strong "take-charge" attitude.
• Excellent follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of various relational databases.

Desired

• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience in CI/CD methodologies/processes
• Knowledge of event-driven (publish/subscribe) programming models.
• Knowledge / Experience on cloud based infrastructure (e.g. Kubernetes / AWS)

Job Band & Level: Manager, 6

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

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