Develop and maintain brokerage platform software across the full lifecycle, including design, coding, implementation, testing, documentation, deployment, debugging, and user requirements gathering. Work may involve Java Swing front-end trading platforms or Core Java back-end data and transport layers requiring multithreading and high throughput. Candidates should understand complex systems, propose solutions, and collaborate effectively with users and the development team.
Company Description
We work with growing companies to provide oversight of information technology strategy, systems, and processes required to support a company’s mission. Because these companies are not ready to hire a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) to ensure the tech systems and procedures lead to outcomes in line with business goals, they outsource that to us. Our clients say we help demystify technology by removing their fears and creating business value through technology, so they can focus on their business.
Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be part of a team which is responsible for all facets of the software development project’s life cycle. Responsibilities include but not limited to design, code, implementation, testing, reporting, documentation, deployment, and debug operations. The software development team is required to interface with users for requirements gathering and specification.
Positions available in the following areas:
- Brokerage platform development -- front and/or back-end, depending on experience.
- Front end: Java Swing. End-user facing trading platform.
- Back end: Core Java. Data model and transport layers. Multi-threaded/high throughput. XML.
VERY IMPORTANT:
- Bachelor’s in EE, CS, Math, Physics or similar (Masters/Ph.D. a plus).
- Technically oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic, with extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to understand complex systems and offer new solutions.
- Minimum of 4 years of Java experience.
- Knowledge of core Java.
- Knowledge of Java Swing and/or strong desire to learn Java Swing.
- English written/verbal communication skills.
- Mobile software development a plus.
SCREENER QUESTIONS MUST ANSER:
- Is the candidate a permanent employee or a consultant?
- Does the candidate require sponsorship to work in the USA? If on a visa, which, when was the visa issued and how many years are left on the current visa before expiration?
- What is the candidate’s current location?
- If out of the area, is the candidate willing to relocate to the location of job position?
- Each submission should have these questions answered. Please download and attach in the cover letter section. http://tinyurl.com/j8lx4k3
- What is the desired base salary?
- Is this an active or passive candidate?
- Please confirm that the candidate name submitted AND the name on the resume are indeed the candidate’s legal name (no nicknames).
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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