Job Description
About SG Analytics:
SG Analytics (SGA), a Straive company, is a leading global data and AI consulting firm delivering solutions across AI, Data, Technology, and Research. With deep expertise in BFSI, Capital Markets, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom), and other emerging industries, SGA empowers clients with Ins(AI)ghts for Business Success through data-driven transformation. A Great Place to Work® certified company, SGA has a team of over 1,600 professionals across the U.S.A, U.K, Switzerland, Poland, and India. Recognized by Gartner, Everest Group, ISG, and featured in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2024 and Financial Times & Statista APAC 2025 High Growth Companies, SGA delivers lasting impact at the intersection of data and innovation.
General Overview:
We are seeking a senior Front Arena developer with proven technical expertise in ACM, ADFL, Python, and SQL, along with hands-on experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and production support of Front Arena environments. Strong problem-solving abilities, rigorous attention to quality, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision are essential to thrive in this dynamic and high-performing team.
KEY FEATURES and accountabilities
Core Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the GPS Agile Release Train; actively participate in Program Increment (PI) planning and regular agile ceremonies within a global setup
Customize and enhance the Front Arena environment to develop new business features, and ensure seamless integration
Design, build, test, and deploy new functionalities and services to strengthen our trading ecosystem
Supervise and ensure business-critical services and features are available and functioning correctly in production, with strong emphasis on high availability and minimal downtime
Schedule End-of-Day (EOD) processes and oversee their timely and accurate completion
Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting assistance to Global GPS Application Support teams and the global user base (Level 2 and 3)
Participate in on-call duties for production support, ensuring rapid and effective resolution of issues to minimize impact on business operations
Change Management
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security requirements
Proactively drive continuous platform improvement by identifying optimization opportunities and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
Support change management processes and contribute to release rollout planning
Regulatory Responsibilities & Risk Management
Demonstrate appropriate values and behaviors, including but not limited to standards of honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, sound risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Professional and Technical
8+ years must have hands-on experience in managing and developing the Front Arena environment (ADFL/AEL/ACM)
Required knowledge of capital markets and trading, particularly in structured products and equity derivatives.
In-depth understanding of the lifecycle management of financial products (e.g. Cash Flows, Corporate Actions, Expiries)
Experience in software engineering and system administration, with a focus on latest versions of Front Arena Prime
Demonstrated experience with Front Arena components, data- and workflows
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python), solid understanding of databases, SQL queries, database technologies (MS-SQL), and Microsoft Windows operating system.
Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g. MQ, Kafka) and task automation is advantageous
Experience working with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Git, etc.)
Personal and Social
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, or a related field
Outstanding programming and financial engineering qualification
Able to work autonomously in a global team setup to take on initiative with a positive attitude.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Solution oriented personality. Able to quickly troubleshoot problems and provide effective solutions.
Highly motivated blended with a team player spirit
Excellent command of verbal and written communication skills
This role is based at client location - Mumbai, only considering candidates who are based out of Mumbai.
