Technology Lead/Development Manager for Premier Hedge Fund Job in Stamford, Connecticut US

Technology Lead/Development Manager for Premier Hedge Fund

 

Top hedge fund is looking for an exceptional Technology Lead/Development Manager to work on and manage an analytics engine and execution trading platform.  Our client is looking for a natural, hands-on leader who exhibits exceptional ownership and drive to maintain a world-class technology team.

We’re looking for a natural, hands-on leader who exhibits exceptional ownership and drive to maintain a world-class technology team. The Technology Lead is a key pillar within the technology organization and will be required to define, set the standard for, and oversee key activities necessary to ensure that the technology solutions being built and maintained meets the needs of the department on a day-to-day basis. The role duties include, but are not limited to:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing the technical delivery and support efforts of a small and highly talented team of technologists

Own a portion of the current and future application portfolio roadmap - both ensuring value is maximized from the existing platform as well as leading innovative and transformative efforts

Designing, coding, testing and supporting major applications and sub-systems associated with the portfolio construction and optimization, trading execution and analytics processes

Ensuring a great team by providing mentoring, coaching and leading by example

Establishing and ensuring the technical quality bar for performance, robustness, maintainability and reusability

Promoting and evolving Agile practices to improve quality, delivery and operational efficiency

 

REQUIREMENTS:

·  Bachelor’s degree in a Technology, Mathematics, Scientific or Engineering based discipline PLUS 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters in Technology, Mathematics, Scientific or Engineering based discipline PLUS 5 years of relevant experience

·  Experience leading a team through a period of radical transformation and with high business expectations.

·  Well-versed in modern development methodologies, practices, and tools (OO Design, Design patterns, Agile SDLC, etc.)

·  Strong technical skills and fluency with .NET, Java, C++, and SQL (ideally multiple)

·  Demonstrated track record in delivering and maintaining end-to-end software solutions in a competitive, dynamic and complex environment

·  Articulate and able to communicate effectively under pressure with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.

 

Please email a word copy of your resume to Lauren@gambitny.com