Tech Lead / Architect – XML, XSLT, JpLM, FIXML, recruitment
XML, XSLT, JpLM, FIXML, Messaging Architect / Tech Lead
Our client one of the worlds leading Asset and Investment Management Companies is seeking the services of a Tech Lead/Architect. The role of the Architect is to help devise and implement the messaging standards as part of my clients Technology transformation.
Our client has embarked on a multi-year, cross asset programme to create a new technology platform. The new Investment Management System will be the foundation component of the new strategic platform and a significant programme of work has been structured in order to implement and integrate the platform.
- Experience of having introduced messaging standards across front/middle office
- Strong knowledge of financial products and their usage in the financial service industry
- Strong knowledge of XML standards, especially related to the financial services industry like FpML, FIXML etc
- Strong knowledge of implementing solution integration using XML
- Good experience of object oriented analysis and design
- Good experience of requirements gathering and business analysis around the messaging area and ability to translate these into detailed technical specifications
- Hands on development of XML message schemas
- Exposure to middleware design and database technologies
- Exposure to mapping of standard messages to vendor product implementation involving translations and transformations
- Knowledge and understanding of investment management trade processes and lifecycle
- Ideally knowledge of Java and/or C#
The role of the Messaging Architect will develop the detailed messaging specifications covering all product types that are of interest to my client and ensuring the adoption of these across the various programmes that are in flight. The role will involve hands on development of the message schemas and validation of the work that has been implemented so far. The successful candidate will also be expected to onboard proper governance structures and establish a roadmap of changes and improvements to the standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for the definition of the messaging architecture and standards, including governance frameworks that allow for adoption and upkeep of the same. You will be the domain expert in financial products and bridge the gap between the business understanding and the technical implementation of solutions to satisfy those requirements. You will outline strategies and technical frameworks to build and support an in-house messaging standard. You will have a strong experience around introduction of messaging standards into a business/technology organisation which has previously relied on point to point interfaces. You will need to possess and demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Please send your CV to s.fransz@burnssheehan.co.uk