Software Engineer, Futures Engineering, AnalystAssociate, Shenzhen

What We Do
At Goldman Sachs our Engineers dont just make things we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems architect low latency infrastructure solutions proactively guard against cyber threats and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses transform finance and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
Engineering which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups is at the critical center of our business and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities Start here.

Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers building solutions in risk management big data mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Join us for an exciting financial technology opportunity as an Engineer to be based in our Shenzhen futures trading floor. With the establishment of the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) in 2006 the Chinese futures market has become one of the fastest growing electronic trading markets in the this role you will be responsible for the ongoing expansion of our complex real-time applications which power our electronic trading business behind the scene.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Business analysis partnering with futures sales trader and senior business managers to drive product development
• Response to a rapid pace of changes driven by growing client demands markets and regulatory changes
• Project management liaising with regional technology teams and external technology vendors to drive implementation
• Manage day-to-day operation of the technology platform ensuring there is high degree of resilience and automation
• Participate in external meetings in response to industry-wide initiatives e.g. meet with exchanges on system upgrade planning

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a similar field of study.
• Workingexperience in application development and support
• Expertise in Java C++ Python or a similar programming language.
• Experience developing in a Linux or UNIX environment
• Driven self-starter team player who excels in a fast-paced financial technology environment
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Chinese and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial product knowledge in relation to equities and derivatives trading and processing
• Experience in a hands-on front-office development role
• Experience in managing external technology vendors and internal providers of various technology services