Application Development Manager - Java

CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace – reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer

and more cost-effective – empowering our clients’ success.

Functional title

Application Development Manager - Java

Location

New Jersey

Corporate title

N/A

Report to

Darren Commike

Department

Technology

No. of direct reports

N/A

Job purpose

This position is with CLS Technology. The primary responsibilities of the job will be

(a) Hands-on software application development

(b) Team leadership

(c) Level 3 support

(d) End-to-end application delivery and systems integration

Essential Function / major duties and responsibilities of the job

Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Undertake full and complete ownership of designated application components all the way from conception and design to delivery and support

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support

• Lead, guide and mentor onsite and offshore developers on technical direction and ensure that the CLS SDLC process and governance requirements are fully adhered to and are in compliance

• Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met

• Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business application systems

• Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility

• Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions

• Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability

• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve CLS in-house practices and services

• Provide Level-3 support. Provide application knowledge and training to Level-2 support teams

Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end application platform/service delivery with at least 2+ years of team leading experience

• Expert knowledge of core Java and JEE technologies such as JDBC and JAXB, Java/Web technologies

• Knowledge of Python, Perl, Unix shell scripting is a plus

• Expert hands-on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle is a strong plus

• Expert knowledge of and experience in securing web applications, secure coding practices

• Hands-on knowledge of application resiliency, performance tuning, technology risk management is a strong plus

• Hands-on knowledge of messaging middleware such as IBM MQ (preferred) or TIBCO EMS, and application servers such as WebSphere, or WebLogic

• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, payments processing, FX business domain is a plus

• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps toolsets such as JIRA, GIT, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, Bamboo, Confluence, and ServiceNow.

• Hands-on knowledge of MS Office toolset including MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

• Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support.

Qualifications / certifications

• Bachelor Degree

• Minimum 5 year experience in Information Technology

Knowledge, skills and abilities / competencies required for successful job performance

Success factors / ‘How’. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual’s ability to excel in the position

• Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor

• Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel

• Be a team player

• Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines

• Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments

• Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support