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How to Apply for Senior Java Developer

at ICAP Energy AS

🏢 About ICAP Energy AS

ICAP Energy AS is a specialized energy and commodities broker driving sustainable markets through innovative solutions. Working here means contributing to the transformation of energy trading with cutting-edge technology, offering a unique opportunity to impact global energy markets while developing high-performance trading platforms.

About This Role

This Senior Java Developer role focuses on developing and maintaining Liquidnet's & TPICAP Trading Platform, specifically enhancing Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS). You'll be responsible for low-latency Java development, mentoring team members, and providing L3 production support, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of real-time trading operations.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with the product owner on sprint planning for platform enhancements, developing and optimizing low-latency Java components for the trading system, conducting code reviews focused on performance implications, and being on-call for L3 production support issues that require deep technical investigation. You'll also spend time mentoring junior developers on trading platform best practices and performance optimization techniques.

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🎯 Who ICAP Energy AS Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of Java development with deep expertise in multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning for high-throughput systems
  • Possesses extensive hands-on experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) or Execution Management Systems (EMS) in financial or energy trading environments
  • Demonstrates proven ability in low-latency Java development, including garbage collection tuning, network I/O optimization, and jitter minimization
  • Has experience mentoring developers and collaborating with product owners in agile environments for trading platform development

📝 Tips for Applying to ICAP Energy AS

1

Quantify your OMS/EMS experience - specify the trading volume, number of orders processed, or latency metrics you've achieved in previous roles

2

Highlight specific low-latency optimizations you've implemented (e.g., GC tuning strategies, network stack optimizations, lock-free algorithms)

3

Mention any experience with energy or commodities trading platforms specifically, as this differentiates you from general financial services candidates

4

Include examples of mentoring junior developers on performance-critical code and production support procedures

5

Reference TPICAP's technology stack if known, or demonstrate adaptability to proprietary trading platforms

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with OMS/EMS development and measurable performance improvements you've delivered", "Examples of low-latency optimizations in Java you've implemented and their impact on system performance", "Experience with production support for trading systems and how you've handled critical issues", "Why you're interested in energy/commodities trading technology specifically, not just financial technology generally"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → TPICAP's technology offerings and Liquidnet's trading platform capabilities in energy markets
  • → Recent news about ICAP Energy's role in sustainable energy markets and commodities brokering
  • → The specific challenges of energy trading platforms versus traditional financial trading systems
  • → TPICAP's corporate structure and how ICAP Energy fits within their global operations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your approach to optimizing garbage collection for a high-throughput trading application
2 Describe a challenging production issue you resolved in a trading system and your troubleshooting methodology
3 How would you design a low-latency order matching component for an energy trading platform?
4 Explain your experience with distributed systems in trading environments and handling failover scenarios
5 Discuss your approach to mentoring junior developers on performance-critical code and production support
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only generic financial services experience without specific OMS/EMS or trading platform background
  • Focusing on web development or enterprise Java experience without emphasizing low-latency or performance-critical systems
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the energy/commodities trading domain and its technical requirements

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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