Global Markets Trading Platform… at Goldman Sachs · New York

Summary: Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. As an engineer in the Global Markets Trading Platform Engineering team, you will build pre-trade workflow and trade execution platforms for salespeople and traders, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world business problems. Responsibilities: - Build pre-trade workflow and trade execution platforms for salespeople and traders, covering various asset classes across both voice and electronic venues - Propose, design and implement software solutions to build scalable and reliable services and platforms using cutting-edge web & server-side technologies - Define and determine new strategic solutions alongside salespeople, traders and other engineers - Develop an in-depth understanding of front office business, flows and systems, with a particular focus on Credit products - Form strong partnerships with sales, trading and other engineering teams, to determine strategic direction of platforms - Drive commercially impactful engineering projects to deliver key desk initiatives - Strive for continuous improvement in the effectiveness and stability of the front office stack Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field - Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong programming skills in Java or frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, etc.) - Experience in software development, including a clear understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design and core programming concepts - Excellent verbal/written communication skills and ability to work across teams - Ability to work in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining strong attention to detail - Highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership and desire for impact - 1-4 years of industry experience Preferred Qualifications: - Previous commercial experience in a business-facing, front office engineering role in the finance industry, building trading platforms - Knowledge of financial markets with experience in products such as Bonds, CDS, indices or index options Required Skills: Java, React, TypeScript Important Skills: Software development, Financial markets knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills Benefits: Discretionary bonus, Valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings