Distinguished Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

General:

- Develop architectures and systems iteratively that stand the test of time.
- Serve as a point of escalation for teams dealing with highly complex technical challenges.
- Achieve measurable impact across various teams within the company.
- Expand influence across a wide spectrum.

Architecture and Design:

- Lead the design and architecture of sophisticated post-trade solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
- Collaborate with fellow architects and engineers to formulate cohesive and efficient technical solutions.
- Drive the adoption of best practices and industry standards.

Technical Implementation:

- Identify challenges and technical interdependencies, proposing effective solutions.
- Apply quantitative analysis to influence key business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide technical decisions aligned with business objectives.
- Provide strategic technical leadership for the development and enhancement of Java-based post-trade systems.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of distributed and event-driven design principles, along with cloud technologies.

Innovation and Technology Advancement:

- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to post-trade processes.
- Lead research and development initiatives to introduce and integrate innovative solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of post-trade systems.

Collaboration and Communication:

- Evangelize the successful adoption and use of tools and technologies.
- Lead discussions to promote collaboration across teams.
- Attend/Present at relevant events (e.g., conferences, user groups, meetups, webinars).
- Contribute written content about technology (e.g., blog posts, white papers).
- Develop and/or consult on internal training programs.
- Embody the Osttra values and exhibit humility in interactions with individuals.
- Work closely with product managers, project managers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with post-trade business requirements.
- Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Foster collaboration and establish positive working relationships with internal and external partners.

Leadership:

- Play a central role in decision-making for technical issues.
- Teach, mentor, grow, and advise other domain experts, individual contributors, and teams within the organization.
- Establish technology and organizational bridges to key organizational partners.
- Collaborate with key customers in assigned areas to address technical challenges.
- Exemplify Osttra values through code, reviews, communications, and processes (both following and setting).

What Were Looking For:

- If you are a seasoned Distinguished Engineer with a focus on Java and a strong background in post-trade technologies, we invite you to apply and contribute to the advancement of our technical capabilities in this critical domain.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8-10 Years of experience in engineering related hands-on role.

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in Java programming language and associated frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of post-trade processes and technologies.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

- Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities.

Financial Industry Expertise:

- Previous experience working on post-trade systems within the financial sector is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

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