Job description
About CLS:
CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.
Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.
CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.
Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values – Protect, Improve, Grow – underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking.
Job description and responsibilities
- As a Senior Application Development Manager, deliver solutions for critical service that is built on client server architecture using middleware components and database
- Lead a team of talented developers in the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications.
- Provide Level 3 support for the current service and take lead in in the analysis and resolution of issues reported in Production and UAT
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive innovative solutions.
- Conduct performance evaluations and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Proactively identify and address technical challenges, mitigate risks, and implement effective solutions to ensure project success.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10-15 years of IT experience with focus on Core Java, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
- Experience in a diverse set of technologies including SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, Junit, Mockito, Apache Spark, Storm and related technologies
- Practical experience in developing software products/solutions that are deployed on cloud (as PaaS,SaaS)
- Possesses knowledge of complex database concepts and ensures technology teams are effectively employing appropriate database design techniques.
- Possesses ability to incorporate security and P&C (performance and capacity) requirements into solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
- Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies and agile practices
- Experience lead and mentoring cross-functional teams in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
REQUIRED SOFTWARE QUALIFICATIONS:
Operating System: Linux.
Language(s): Java
Database(s): DB2 or other relational Database
Misc : SQL Skills, Shell Scripting, Python; AWS
\* No sponsorship. US work authorization required.
Our commitment to employees:
At CLS, we celebrate diversity and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:
- Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
- 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
- Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
- Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
- Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
- Affinity Groups (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about DE&I.
- Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
- Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
- Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
- Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
- Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
- Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
- Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
- All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
