Java/C++ Developer AVP/ VP – Derivatives (Commodities, Interest Rates, Credit) Salt Lake City. recruitment

My client is a successful and performance driven Global Investment Bank, with an amazing reputation for its strength within the Derivatives trading space and its massive investment in cutting edge technology/systems. Throughout 2012 the firm is looking to continue to expand its business in Salt Lake City due to the success of the team globally. Through this expansion, the team is seeking a senior to hire Java/C++ developers to take a lead role in designing and building Front Office IT tools, working with Traders and Quants on a daily basis. The role will entail you working with other development teams that are stationed primarily in New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

You will have very deep technical skills and design knowledge of Java/C++ and will be working hand in hand with the front office trading desk in a fast paced, challenging trading environment. Your role will involve designing and developing the trading system, focusing on green-field applications and infrastructure, building strong relationships across trading, research and technology. The correct candidate will be reporting directly into the head of the Derivatives business in London and New York.

The team are growing and have a number of projects which they would like the correct candidate to lead from beginning to end. At the present time, the group are welcoming candidates who do not have finance experience to send across their resumes.

Ideal Skill Set for Java/C++ Developer AVP/ VP – Derivatives (Commodities, Interest Rates, Credit)

• Strong OO programming (deep knowledge of Java/ C++)

• SQL

• Linux  

• Strong Education

• XML, XQuery

• Apache Tomcat, jBoss, JSP, Pearl,

• C#

Responsibilities for Java Java/C++ Developer AVP/ VP – Derivatives (Commodities, Interest Rates, Credit)

• Design cutting edge trading platform using a range of technologies

• Work in a front office team

• Take a lead on a number of business critical projects in a challenging and performance driven environment

• Take interest in finance and become expert within the commodities space

• Drive the team forward and ensure the team is at cutting edge of technology and the algo trading space

This is an amazing opportunity for a senior Java or C++ or developer to take a lead role in a very successful and dynamic team. The bank has an incredible reputation for being at the top of their game and you will work alongside some extremely talented technologists/traders in the field. Compensation will be VERY competitive and since this is a front office and performance driven team, where you will be expected to be a key business figure, bonus potential will be significant. The team is ideally looking for a passionate technologist who has an interest in a number of languages, however it is required that you have significant or deep experience in at least one of Java or C++. The team is looking to begin interviews asap. For more information please contact itappointments@selbyjennings.com and 212 231 8223/ 0207 019 4163