Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Proximity Developer
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Candidate Profile Description
Provide the business (Commodities Markets) with flexible, scalable, and tailored user software applications where proximity developments and resources are necessary. Main users are front office (trading, sales, and structuring) but the team also provides tools to control and support (Middle office, Risk, back office, trade support) teams when necessary.
The role combines hands-on development and critical production support, with a focus on delivering robust and pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced environment. The team contributes in designing and implementing a resilient, efficient, and scalable Information System for Commodities Markets (CM), in close cooperation with other relevant IT, business, and operational teams in London and worldwide. As part of the CM IT department, the team follows its governance.
Description
Following the in-house proximity development life cycle comprising the following steps:
- User needs collection and anticipation.
- Analysis of these needs and definition of the required specifications.
- Multiple solutions proposal: where applicable, provide the sponsors with studies comparing the different options and solutions to facilitate strategic decision making.
- Implementation and delivery of retained solutions.
- Support and documentation.
- Bug tracking, continuous software evolution.
- Contribute to technical design and quality regarding architecture, technologies, and IT solutions.
- Analysis, problem solving, and escalation.
- As part of the global proximity development team, transpose and follow its software development standard, methodologies, and procedures.
- Work directly with CM Quants, MOA, MOE, and other relevant teams.
- Carry out training and skills assessments at regular intervals.
- Follow the branch compliance rules.
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What We Need From You
Business Experience — Required:
- Development & maintenance of IT systems
- Financial markets
- Understanding of derivatives
- Exposure to front-office
- Experience in managing frontline support for pre-trade tools
- Commodities trading business knowledge (Preferred)
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Technical Skills — Required:
- .NET C#,.NET Core, Entity Framework, WPF, Angular
- Familiarity with market data (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and building service-based APIs
- Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB
- Containerisation, Micro-services
- Visual Studio (Microsoft), JetBrain Rider
Personal Skills — Required:
- Strong interest in the global markets business
- Fast-learner and proactive approach
- Good communication skills (business and technical-oriented)
- Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Additional Skills — Required:
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies, Sprints, Kanban Board, Sprints review, DevOps solution
- Ability to work with teams and stakeholders globally
- Experience in liaising with Senior Management – Head of Desks, Business Managers, Senior Front Office users
- Previous experience in working with Banks and FI’s.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment with strong business exposure
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