Software Engineer – Electronic Interest Rate Swaps

A highly motivated Software Engineer is sought to join a client engagement in the electronic trading space, focusing on the buildout of an Interest Rate Swap (IRS) platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on low-latency, market-facing systems used by traders and operations teams globally.

You will contribute to both back-end and front-end components, including state machine logic for RFQ workflows, UI development for trader tools, and integration with external platforms such as MarkitWire. Ideal candidates will have strong Java and Angular skills, interest in financial markets, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in building components of the electronic Interest Rate Swap (eIRS) trading platform.

Support the development of RFQ state machines, pricing event wiring, and override messaging logic.

Contribute to UI development for trading workflows and integration with MarkitWire for Straight Through Processing (STP).

Collaborate with senior engineers and quants to implement core pricing models and analytics.

Maintain and enhance microservices built with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud services.

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Use Agentic AI tools to support and accelerate engineering efforts.

Engage with cross-functional teams in a squad-based delivery model.

Technical Skills & Experience

Skill / TechnologyRequirement

Proficiency in JavaEssential

Familiarity with Spring Boot and REST APIsHighly Desired

Proficiency in Angular (UI engineering)Essential

Experience with Agentic AI tools in software developmentEssential

Understanding of software engineering principles and Agile methodologiesEssential

Interest in financial markets and trading systemsEssential

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred)Highly Desired

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelinesHighly Desired

Candidate Profile

You are a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for building scalable, efficient systems. You enjoy working on both front-end and back-end code, thrive in Agile environments, and are eager to learn from senior engineers in a collaborative team. You are curious about financial markets and motivated to make an impact in electronic trading technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

1-3 years of professional software development experience.

Prior experience in capital markets or trading platforms is a plus but not mandatory.