Lead FIX Engineer

About the role

The Equities Technology group implements the front/middle office trading systems and automated processes to increase the profitability and efficiency of the business. We are looking for a Lead FIX Engineer to provide day-to-day support to clients, Cantor sales traders and other colleagues for all FIX connectivity, order routing and Order Management System (OMS) queries.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to clients, Cantor sales traders and other colleagues for all FIX connectivity, order routing and Order Management System (OMS) queries
• Perform production problem investigation using technical and analytical expertise and knowledge of the system to resolve problems effectively
• Serve in a client facing role for FIX connectivity on-boarding and certification at the session and application level
• Perform system configuration for new connectivity client on-boarding
• Translate client’s business requirements to the appropriate configuration parameters
• Manage issues, changes, bugs, and enhancement requests for global
• Work within a global team of experienced FIX Engineers to establish and maintain connectivity from external clients to Cantor FIX gateways
• Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams
• New client connectivity onboarding and certification
• Migrating existing connectivity from legacy platform to new as required
• 1st line support for all FIX issues and Client Connectivity related
• Client onboarding for Equity, Derivative and Algo businesses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of FIX protocol and backend Java development, design and testing experience with prior financial industry experience
• 5+ years leading teams, working with FIX Engines
• This role is ideally suited for a very delivery focused technologist and someone looking to gain a lot of exposure to trading/sales, as well as the chance to work on cutting edge technology
• Experience developing server-side applications using Java is a plus
• Experience with UNIX, SQL, XML and middleware products like TIBCO, JMS, Solace
• Familiarity with SQL and experience with understanding/refactoring Stored Procedures in Sybase
• Solid relevant experience in FIX Engineering or systems analysis role
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FIX Protocol
• Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets
• Experience in FIX client onboarding and certification projects
• Knowledge of Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., Fidessa, NYFIX, Bloomberg, SS&C and etc.)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates effective analysis and problem solving
• Good Analytical and Project Coordination skills
• Ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
• Ability to deal with a range of external parties, stakeholders, and business groups with varying levels of seniority

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a range of short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).