Swaps Developer

Jefferies Group LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a technically oriented individual to develop and maintain its Equity Swaps platform. The role involves collaborating with global stakeholders and delivering high-quality code. Ideal candidates should be strong C++ and Java developers, familiar with multi-threading and real-time systems, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to vital operations in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Strong and experienced C++ developer.
• Capable Java developer with workplace coding experience.
• Must be a committed team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Own specific projects or issues from start to finish.
• Write high quality code, unit testing, and overseeing the production release cycle.

Skills

C++ development

Java development

Multi-threading

Real-time systems

SQL

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Git

Atlassian products (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket)

Job description

An opportunity exists for a technically oriented individual to join the Equity technology team in London. The role will focus on developing & maintaining our Equity Swaps platform – supporting front and middle office users in multiple time zones.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business partners, analysts and stakeholders across the organisation to deliver the strategic book of work alongside supporting the day‑to‑day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as required to ensure successful delivery of a project.
• Owning specific projects or issues from start to finish. Documenting.
• Working with global colleagues, stakeholders and management to ensure appropriate prioritisation.
• Write high quality code, unit testing, working with QA, and overseeing the production release cycle.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Technically minded. Comfortable both as architect and hands‑on developer.
• Strong and experienced C++ developer.
• Capable Java developer with coding experience in the workplace.
• Strong hands‑on experience with multi‑threading, and real‑time systems.
• Using SQL, preferably MS SQL Server.
• Experience with Git‑based source control platform – beneficial.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket) – beneficial.
• Developing and supporting Windows technology applications, both desktop (UI) and server‑side.
• Familiarity with developing for Linux deployment.
• Knowledge of swaps desirable, preferably with prior experience in this or a related area.
• Excellent communication skills – this is a front office role.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with colleagues around the world.
• A committed team player.
• Demonstrably bright. Able to work through problems, propose and implement solutions at pace.