Sybase Developer OR SQL Server developer- Glasgow Scotland recruitment

Sybase Developer OR SQL Server developer / programmer- Glasgow Scotland

Experienced  in RDBMS/SQL development including data model design and performance and tuning (Sybase ASE experience an advantage)

•             Familiarity working in Unix

•             Familiarity with scripting languages Technical - Desirable

•             Preferable but not essential to have experience with Sybase IQ and/or Sybase 15

•             Working knowledge of Java and/or C++

•             Knowledge of Clearcase SCM

The client is a world leader in derivatives trading and product innovation, with structured derivative products being a particular specialty. That means we need world class technologists in what is a complex, ever-changing business domain, where speed-to-market of technology solutions is often the driver of technology spend and decision-making.

Job Description:

The client has a trade processing application used to capture equity and credit derivatives trades between the bank and its counterparties. The trade application consists of a GUI front end that is supported by java services and inbound/outbound data feeds. The core team is responsible for all the development, maintenance and support of these services and feeds, working closely with the business analysts to deliver across multiple business lines.

The candidate must be strong in SQL development (strong Sybase OR SQL server stored procedures is a must) , familiar with performance tuning, and have experience of Transaction Processing in a financial environment.

The services and components are implemented mainly in Java on Solaris and Linux, backed by Sybase database and complex stored procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to work on demands and defects raised on these components and deliver high quality solutions, often working to tight deadlines.  An element of analysis is essential and the role necessitates developing a firm understanding of the business and products to ensure the best solutions are provided.

Other technologies involved include Sybase IQ, Java, Gemfire, Maven, MQ Series, XML/XSLT, Clearcase/Subversion

Personal

•             Experience of the software development lifecycle in a structured environment

•             Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills

•             Strong communication (written and verbal) and team working skills

•             Ability to manage dependencies and proactively anticipate and creatively deal with issues

•             Self-starter, highly motivated, comfortable taking the initiative on multiple streams of work

•             Ability to work under pressure whilst delivering results quickly and efficiently

Sybase Developer OR SQL Server developer / programmer- Glasgow Scotland