Application Programmer

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Application Programmer with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the FICC KDB technology team, helping to build and maintain high availability, globally deployed systems
• Work in business focused solutions-based development team
• Play an active role in developing the KDB based data platform, maintain existing KDB based FICC Data platform and be able to articulate effectively with all stakeholders
• Come up with cohesive, intelligent and logical solutions to problems, which not only meet the immediate requirements of global business, but also provide an avenue for further extension
• Work in the FICC horizontal technology team, help to analyze, design, build and deploy multi-tier, high availability systems globally deployed systems

Requirements:

• Grad (4 years')/Post grad in Computer Science (or relevant work experience in large scale IT environment)
• 4+ years' of hands on KDB development experience
• Strong KDB/q skills with a thorough understanding of q internals such as tp, rdb, hdb, and tick data storage
• Solid knowledge of the UNIX / Linux environment
• Strong experience in one or more scripting languages (Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripting)
• Experience in designing and developing ETL processes for the project's data warehouse
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply critical thinking to a variety of situations
• Experience in Python is preferred
• Experience in FICC business & large Financial Institution
• Strong software engineering skills are required as this is role is not restricted to understanding the technology, but also the business requirements and architectural vision of the platforms
• Knowledge of any of the following business areas encompassing FX, Rates and credit
• Experienced in working with an agile delivery model and be good at communicating with other developers both in EMEA and the US as part of a global team
• Highly skilled KDB developer capable of taking existing production architecture and ambiguochanging requirements into stride
• Experienced in working with an agile delivery model and communicating with other developers both in EMEA and the US as part of a global team
• Knowledge of client-server/distributed technologies
• Strong KDB experience
• Solid knowledge of the UNIX/Linux environment
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell script)
• Knowledge of Java
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment

Pay range: $58.26 - $66.26

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.