Senior Attribution Developer recruitment
Job ID: 12556
Position Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to be focused on the development of PIMCO??s Attribution systems?"a key new platform delivering detailed PL and risk-based returns attribution across all asset classes and covering all of the Firm??s accounts. A qualified candidate should be highly motivated, self-starter who is able to work well independently as well as in a team environment. The candidate should demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of general systems concepts/computer science fundamentals and their application to solve business problems, and should have experience building high data volume/high performance distributed systems in an enterprise environment. The successful candidate will excel at taking personal responsibility and ownership of all project assignments.
Primary responsibilities will include:
o Develop high-performance distributed systems using Java and open source technologies.
o Migrate existing systems to new technology platform.
o Work with analysts, team members, and stakeholders to understand and document software requirements, and ensure applications are developed according to specifications.
o Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to complete, thoroughly test, and deliver innovative software solutions.
o Develop work plans and regularly track progress and update plans to reflect changes in specifications, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
o Troubleshoot problems, whether due to data or software, and work to rapidly implement repairs.
o Be an expert resource on one or more development environments or programming languages.
o Develop detailed understanding of PIMCO??s portfolio attribution analysis and provide a high level of support and functional assistance to end users.
Position Requirements:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
?¢ Bachelor??s degree in Computer Science and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the financial industry is a plus.
?¢ Strong object-oriented programming skills using Java .
?¢ Experience with frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
?¢ Experience developing application frameworks supporting high performance, distributed, multi-threaded processing.
?¢ Experience with SOA technologies including SOAP, RPC, XML, and Web Services
?¢ Experience with Enterprise relational databases, such as Oracle and Sybase.
?¢ Strong, hands-on, experience using SQL; including complex table joins and aggregate functions.
?¢ Experience with UNIX/Linux environments. Experience with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) preferred.
?¢ High degree of initiative and enthusiasm ?" must learn PIMCO??s detailed processes and technologies that support Attribution and Client Analytics.
?¢ Proactive about recognizing potential improvements or impending problems.
?¢ Superb interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.