Senior Core Java Developer - Greenfield Algorithmic Trading System - Boutique Investment House - , Manhattan, New York

Company:
Selby Jennings
(View company profile)
Location:
New York City, NY
Job Type:
Full Time
Category:
Technical Project Management
Posted:
2/8/2013

Job Description

Senior Core Java Developer - Greenfield Algorithmic Trading System - Boutique Investment House - , Manhattan, New York
$130,000 - $170,000 plus great bonus potential, stock & benefits

(Core Skills; Java, Java Developer, Java Programmer, Algorithmic Trading, Multi-threading, Core Java, Front Office, FX, Foreign Exchange, Low Latency, Java Developer, Java Programming, New York)

Our client is a Manhattan based investment house, currently home to a small team of circa 30 employees. The organization has a strong emphasis on cutting edge technology and is currently building a Greenfield algorithmic trading platform in Java. Through this expansion the team is seeking a senior java developer/architect with strong experience in the algo space to work closely alongside the CTO and take a key role in building the core platform. You will work closely with other technologists and quants, taking a lead in the design, development and implementations. Your role will take a broad focus incorporating delivering algorithms, risk management, analytics and infrastructure.

You will primarily use your skills in Core Java, although it is expected that you take a strong interest in technology and you are open to learning new programming languages (Scala, Python, etc)

You will work in a small, challenging and dynamic front office environment in the Manhattan office. It is essential that you have strong front office experience (within a bank or buy side firm) and very strong knowledge of algo trading systems. Compensation will be very competitive and representative of the front office nature of the role, with competitive bonus potential. You will report in to the CTO and there is a strong possibility that if you perform well and demonstrate the aptitude, you will make the transition to the quantitative/trading side over the coming years.

The team has just started its interviews and is looking to begin interviews asap. Candidates at all levels (up to Director) will be considered.
Responsibilities for Core Java Developer;
- Join a small and collaborative investment house in Manhattan
- Take a key role in the design of a green-field algorithmic trading system
- Work closely with senior partners and the CTO
- Mentor junior java developers
- Use strong business/mathematical skills
Desired Skills & Experience for the Core Java Developer;

- Strong Core Java Design and Development Skills
- Multi-threading
- Low Latency
- Experience designing robust front office algorithmic trading systems
- Strong business knowledge - Very good communication skills
- Strong education (MSc/PhD preferred)
This is a great opportunity to join a front office team and take a lead role in building an algo trading system compelty from scratch. For more information, please contact apply.a33hoivjuv@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk or apply.a33hoivjuv@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk or call 44 207 019 4163

(Core Skills; Java, Java Developer, Java Programmer, Algorithmic Trading, Multi-threading, Core Java, Front Office, Low Latency, Java Developer, Java Programming, New York)
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