LEAD, TRADING APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT – QatarEnergy

Job Description:

Lead, Trading Applications Development

EC-2008139

QatarEnergy

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field

• Minimum 10 years of progressive and directly related experience designing, developing, and implementing multitier software solutions using C#, Angular JS, .Net within a commodity trading, banking or hedge fund environment.
• Minimum 3 years of proven success as a technical team lead developing, deploying, and maintaining multi-tier enterprise scale systems on Azure, with expertise in Azure services (Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, Azure
Service Bus, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, etc) and the implementation practices.
• Expert experience on frontend SPA development using Angular, backend API development using C#. In-depth
knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL web services.
• Expert experience with CI/CD tooling including platforms such as Azure DevOps, Github.
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Bicep or Terraform.
• Extensive experience in writing efficient SQL, and relevant experience with database design.
• Ability to perform full SDLC activities using Agile methods, including requirement definition, prototyping, proof of
concept, design, implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Experience implementing solutions under micro-services architecture.
• Understanding of microfrontend is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing tools and writing.
• Strong knowledge of database structures and data access methodologies.
• Experience working with CTRM/ETRM systems.
• Comfortable working with multiple programing languages.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation, maintenance of cloud solutions using Azure DevOps and other
cloud technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks) and building reporting capabilities is preferred.
• Good understanding of straight-through-processing (STP) requirements and FIX protocol is preferred.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.
• Ability to implement solutions and drive changes using Agile methods, including prototyping and tactical solutions to
meet the short-term and dynamic needs of the business.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban teams.
• High proficiency with workplace applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Power BI, SharePoint)
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills and ability to negotiate, coordinate and conciliate
between different parties (at Trading and ICT) and management levels (end-users, supervisors and management). Be able
to explain and present complex technical topics and ideas to tech and non-tech stakeholders.
• Strong delivery focus is critical.

Primary purpose of job:

Lead and manage the team of application developer(s) and architect(s) to design and develop efficient and scalable IT architecture, systems, applications, interfaces and tools for QatarEnergy Trading, and enable business growth through high
level of automation and process optimization.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and effectively translate them into technical requirements for the Trading Development team.
• Manage the deliverables and workload of the Trading Development team, lead scrum and kanban meetings,
communicate progress and timeline to the rest of the Trading IT team and stakeholders, ensure timely delivery.
• Plan and document comprehensive technical specifications for features or system design, ensure a clear roadmap for development and implementation.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices and
security requirements.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance in full systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical
requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure efficient project
execution, timely delivery, and the overall quality of software products.
• Oversee QET’s overall IT architecture design, ensure trading application development fully integrates with the
existing third party and in-house platforms in accordance with QET’s target IT architecture.
• Manage the road maps, technical designs and integration of trading information systems, govern implementations
and ensure ongoing application scalability and health by applying broad understanding of all areas of architectural domains
(data, infrastructure, applications, and security).
• Monitor the security posture of the Trading systems and fix the related vulnerabilities and mitigate relevant risks.
• Fully responsible for trading solutions from development to production; effectively manage code repos and CI/CD integration for the Trading Solutions team as the foundation for futures growth and long-term success.
• Provide leadership in researching and tracking new technologies, architecture, and best practices in trading and software industries.
• Foster a collaborative development culture and drive technical innovation within the Trading Development team.

Tagged as: Agile Development, Algorithmic Trading, Application Architecture, Financial Software Development, Market Data Integration