Monday, March 15, 2010

C# Developer for IRD Trading Platform in New York, NY

Monday, March 15, 2010
DescriptionOur client a global financial services firm and a market leader in securities, asset management and credit services is seeking a C# Developer. Location: New York, NYContract C# Developer for IRD Trading Platform Candidate will be a member of a global team that provides technology solutions and trading platform for OTC derivatives trading desks. The primary system is the Front Office application for trade capture and trade life cycle management of IRD products, as well as a critical component for STP and for meeting Fed targets and regulations. The candidate will be involved in the design and development of new system features and components, varied from new product coverage and trade capture requirements to integration with other systems in the firm. The scope of the projects will soon expand beyond interest rate products. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, quick-learning and comfortable working across numerous technologies, and who can take ownership of critical problems and work throughout the full project lifecycle from problem analysis to successful timely delivery of the solution. A strong interest in learning about the business will contribute to the candidate's success in the team. The position provides opportunities for interaction with many Front End business users, including traders and Operations, as well as active engagement with other IT groups in the firm. Excellent communication skills are a big plus since direct interaction with traders and senior business decision makers is common. Skills Required * Strong software engineering, analytical and problem solving skills * Experience in medium to large scale multi-threaded applications and service based architecture * Expert level C# skills * SOAP, XML, SQL Skills Desired Knowledge of fixed income derivatives would be very preferable - specifically experience with lifecycle management of these products. Ideally have experience with FpML and derivative trade capture applications Skill Proficiency Senior
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