AVP JAVA Developer – London & Germany recruitment

The company provides independent data, valuations and trade processing across all asset classes in order to enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Its client base includes the most significant institutional participants in the financial market place.

With over 1,500 institutions using our independent services as clients - including investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, rating agencies and insurance companies - we provide round-the-clock support from our offices in London, New York, Dallas, Toronto, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Henley on Thames, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.

Due to expansion and continued growth my client is seeking an Application and Database Developer with experience in developing web based applications, database applications and interfaces to be part of a small team of developers. These systems are being used for daily operation of our indices and other financial products. You need to be able to work well in a dynamic, international environment with rapidly changing priorities and requirements. You have a solid understanding of database design and development as well as of software lifecycles, patterns and test driven development and possess exceptional analytical skills.

Initially the primary task will be development, maintenance and refactoring (including optimization) of existing database objects and high performance/ availability web based applications and interfaces.

Required :

•             You have an academic background in computer science or financial mathematics

•             A minimum 2 years of experience in OO programming and databases.

•             Ideally a mix of experience Java C#.Net or the flexibility to work with both.

•             Experience in MS SQL 2005/2008 and T-SQL and/or Oracle.

•             Basic knowledge of financial markets is desirable.

•             Posses strong programming skills

•             Be organised, energetic and able to work independently

•             Pay high attention to detail and possess excellent data management skills