C++/C# Software Developer Quant Algorithmic Tradin

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My client is a boutique quantitative algorithmic trading fund and specialist technology firm who provide capital, trading applications and infrastructure to manual and algorithmic traders as well as additional trade support, risk management, compliance and quantitative services that situates them at the forefront of the electronic trading industry. Given the outstanding performance levels of the firm since it`s inception in 2006 the team now seeks a C++-C# Software Developer to work within the Quant Algo Trading team. The successful candidate will work intimately with the firms? proprietary trading and analytics systems and should look to demonstrate a high level of expertise in programming and development working alongside the teams? Senior Quants and Traders and thus will take a lead role in initiatives to design, develop and implement tools used to test new and existing auto trading strategies. Subsequently the primary responsibilities for the C++-C# Software Developer will be to develop back testing tools for automated model analysis whilst gaining an understanding of the firms? auto trading architecture and existing models in order to analyse and contribute with execution optimization.
C++-C# Software Developer Quantitative Algorithmic Trading, Boutique Quantitative Algorithmic Trading Fund, New York, NY will require the following skill-set;
• Excellent C++ programming skills
• Secondary programming in C# is beneficial
• Experience using Scripting language-s (perl-python-bash)
• Substantial experience understanding difficult programming and debugging issues
• SQL- Databases
• Analytical-Problem Solving Ability
• High attention to detail
• Financial Knowledge (Equities-Options-Futures-FX etc)
• Pro-active and energetic
• Experience with market data and trade execution a plus

Responsibilities for C++-C# Software Developer Quantitative Algorithmic Trading, Boutique Quantitative Algorithmic Trading Fund, New York, NY;
• Work intimately with firms? prop trading and analytics systems
• Demonstrate high level of programming ability
• Work alongside Senior Quants and Traders in design, development and implementation of auto trading strategies
• Develop back testing tools for automated model analysis
• Gain firm understanding of firms? auto trading architecture to offer new, innovative ideas
• Analyse and contribute with execution optimization

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the US? most rapidly growing prop trading firms who are looking to maintain their excellence in the field and sustain their performance in the algorithmic trading space. The successful C++-C# Software Developer will look to establish themselves as one of the technical guru?s of the team, enabling them to carry a large level of autonomy in the role with immediate effect. Top performers are rewarded with incredible bonus potential and unbeatable benefits so this really is an opportunity not to be missed. The firm are willing to consider candidates from all corners of the USA and are encouraging those who are interested to apply ASAP as they anticipate a strong level of interest over the next couple of weeks.
To apply for this position please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 212 231 8223-+44 207 019 4163
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August 8, 2012 • Posted in: General

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