What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Java Developer with Algorithmic Trading, FIX, KDB/Q exp NYC 12 months cont position at Zen & Art?
Job Details
Job Id: 3372 L2
Duration: 12 Months
Location: NYC
Title: Core Java Developer with Algorithmic Trading, FIX, KDB/Q exp NYC 12 months cont
Description:
Position Description:
Our Firm is seeking an experienced algorithmic trading Java developer to support the Delta One Central Risk Book business. The candidate should possess good analytical skills & computer programming experience, a logical approach to problem solving.
The role involves building, deploying & supporting algorithmic trading strategies, analytical tools and scalable trading engine infrastructure, working as part of a fast-moving IT / quant / trading team.
The candidate should be a problem solver, and be able to bring with them positivity and enthusiasm in trying to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations with a can-do attitude.
Responsibilities:
- You will be using core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines
- The role involves working directly with the global trading, quant and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves
- The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data
- You will part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing and deploying the changes
- The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable and message-driven
Skills Required:
- Core Java and Java Stream knowledge
- Ability to analyse business & technical requirements and translate them into a well designed & programmed solution
- A logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team
- Experience with Git and JUnit
- An interest to learn the business supported by the applications
- Good Linux fundamentals
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills Desired:
- Experience with reactive programming or functional programming
- Interest in developing systems for automated market making, DMA or algo trading group in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.) using FIX protocol
- Experience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies
- Experience of time-series data analysis in technologies such as KDB/q