Senior Java Developer

  • Posted 5 hours ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 145,000.00 - 189,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Application Development
Reporting
Performance Attribution
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Computer Science
FOCUS
Java
Management
Multithreading
Distributed Computing
Kubernetes
Docker
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Computing
Performance Analysis
Apache JMeter
JConsole
Performance Metrics
Scalability
RDBMS
SQL
Optimization
Test-driven Development
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Project Lifecycle Management
Quality Assurance
JavaScript
GWT
Cascading Style Sheets
jQuery
Ext JS
Visualization
TIBCO Spotfire
Finance
Innovation
Kickstart
LinkedIn
Leadership
Network
Decision Support
Research
Partnership
Collaboration
SAP BASIS
Law
Recruiting

Job Details

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is seeking a talented Senior Java Performance Developer for our Application Development Group in New York. MSCI is aggressively expanding its performance attribution offering in terms of analytics and reporting capabilities, system scalability and data coverage.

Your Key Responsibilities

The candidate will join our performance attribution team, which is responsible for maintaining and building out MSCI's performance attribution software in a multi-tier, distributed software environment that services MSCI's world-class web based portfolio risk and performance attribution analytics platforms including BarraOne, Barra Portfolio Manager and Risk Manager.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Degree in a computer science, engineering or similar discipline with above average results
  • 6 to 15 years of hands-on programming expertise in predominantly Java, but also other object orientated languages, on commercial applications
  • Excellent Java Development skills with focus on core java, memory management, multithreading and distributed computing
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Azure, Google Cloud Platform or any other cloud provider
  • Experience with Performance Analysis/Troubleshooting while providing solutions to optimize application performance
  • Experience with profilers (YourKit, JMeter, JConsole), debuggers
  • Experience with JVM fine tuning and diagnostic for optimal application performance
  • Design, implement and test new frameworks/services that center around performance, scalability and efficiency
  • Analyze performance metrics and logs to identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve scalability and performance
  • Experience with relational database systems or non-relational database systems, preferably on a large scale
  • SQL Query Tuning: complex query plan analysis and optimization and Schema (re-) design
  • Test-driven development, design and code reviews
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, multi-tasking development environment
  • Experience on complete project lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, QA and maintenance
  • Good to have some experience on web technologies such as JavaScript, GWT, CSS, JQuery, Ext Js and Visualization tools like Spotfire.
  • Experience in financial markets is desirable, but not necessary.

About MSCI

What we offer you
  • Salary range: $145,000- $ 189,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
  • Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
  • Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
  • A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
  • A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
  • Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
  • Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
  • We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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