Java Programmer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Programmer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York. NY.

We are looking for a Java programmer to work on strategic initiatives to scale and modernize our client platform to enhance client experience, effectively manage client risk and margin and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• We're seeking someone to join our team to face off directly with the Risk desk and work on projects in the quantitative development space.
• The candidate will work closely with the strats, understand their model and work with them to develop scalable performant solutions for initiatives such as factor backtest, clustering analysis etc.
• Work as a developer on projects focused on increasing the scalability of the system.
• Contribute to design and architecture discussions at a senior level.
• Maintain the platform by sharing support responsibilities with the rest of the team.
• Perform code reviews and help set good design and coding standards for the team.
• Mentor junior team members.

Required Skills:

• Core Java, Google Protocol Buffers, Kafka, RocksDB, Hazelcast, Redis
• Distributed Caching, Concurrent programming, Design patterns & Testing Frameworks.
• 5 or more years of experience is the minimum requirement for this role. Experience with large scale trading or other mission critical high-performance systems will be preferred.
• Expert knowledge of the Java programming language and any mainstream JVM.
• Intermediate knowledge of common distributed architecture patterns.
• Good oral and written English communication skills are required for this role. A successful candidate must be able to work alongside the users and the wider developer community in the firm and should also be able to communicate effectively with them.

Preferred Skills:

• Sybase/DB2 knowledge is highly desirable.
• UI skills - Angular / React is a plus.
• Working knowledge of developing applications on AWS or Microsoft Azure will be an added advantage.
• Experience in a team that follows SRE, TDD, and agile development practises will be an added advantage.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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