Electronic Trading Systems Programmer/Analyst
Location: Midtown, NYC
Total Comp: 180K
Job Description:
The programmer/analyst's primary responsibility will be maintenance and enhancement of Foreign Exchange and metals trading systems as a member of a fast passed development team. Candidates with prior algorithmic trading or electronic arbitrage experience are desired to support and grow our existing electronic business. Knowledge of FX and metals markets is required. Candidates must be hands-on technologists with strong object oriented development and design skills. Java and C++ are used heavily in the existing platforms so proficiency in both is essential.
Skills Required:
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
5+ years of Object Oriented Programming experience in Java/C++
Knowledge of messaging, networking and multi-threaded programming
Foreign Exchange and metals trading system experience is required
Working knowledge of Unix and Windows environments
Database programming experience
Skills Desired:
Electronic arbitrage and algorithmic trading experience are big pluses
Knowledge of FIX protocol and FIX engines is a big plus (Transactools is preferable)
Familiarity with JMS and other messaging technologies (TIBCO EMS is preferable)
Familiarity with DBMS (Sybase is preferable)
Familiarity with XML
Strong GUI design and development skills in Java or.Net are a big plus
Experience with BrokerTec or eSpeed is a big plus and very useful
Minimum Requirement:
Platforms: Solaris, Linux, Windows
Database Systems: Sybase
Other Programming Skills: Java, C++, Multi-threading, JMS
Business Knowledge: FX Metals
Project Experience: 5+ years OO design and development
Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills
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Monday, March 19, 2007