SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR ALGO TRADING TEAM

SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR ALGO TRADING TEAM

New York, NY

Financial Markets Technology Firm

Circa $90,000 - $120,000 + bonus + benefits

My client, one of the leading providers of Electronic trading solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to join is Algorithmic Trading team. The successful candidate will be involved in building new algorithmic trading strategies and enhancing the underlying trading platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build and support low-latency trading algorithms under the guidance of management
• Enhance the next-generation trading platform underpinning these algos
• Understand different trading strategies/tactics and contribute by recommending enhancements to them
• Work in a fast moving and rapidly changing environment using agile methodology
• Analyze feature specifications and be actively involved with product management in refining these specs
• Conduct system modeling, prototyping and analysis while designing software applications
• Participate in recommending new technologies and next generation features

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 3+ years of experience with a B.S. degree or 1+ years of experience with a M.S. degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent technical discipline
• Must have development experience in object oriented programming using C++. C# experience is a plus.
• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent technical discipline
• Must be comfortable with unit-testing and functional testing while doing development
• Experience with Real-time trading applications. Experience with Algorithmic Trading, High Frequency Trading, Low Latency Trading and Order Management Systems is a plus
• Knowledge of Equities, FX, and Derivatives trading, and US market microstructure is a plus

Tech Skills:
~C++ ~ C# ~ SVN/CVS ~ SQL ~ RDBMS is a plus ~ UNIX/Linux a plus ~ Windows OS ~ XML

This is a very hands-on programming position within a hugely successful technology firm that is always looking for the newest and most innovative technologies to help drive them forward. If you are interested then please send us your details. Please send resumes to apply.a33hoj54u3@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk / 212 209 7310

November 18, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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