Job#: 3033390 Job Description: Senior Fidessa Developer (Equities Trading)
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
This position is for an experienced Fidessa developer to support institutional and retail equities trading desks. The role involves developing, enhancing, and supporting multiple production trading applications built on the Fidessa trading platform. A successful candidate will have hands-on Fidessa implementation experience, in-depth knowledge of the Fidessa architecture and frameworks, and a proven track record of performing product upgrades with complex onsite customizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple Fidessa trading systems.
- Integrate Fidessa systems into the organization's technology stack.
- Upgrade product components regularly to keep up with the latest updates.
- Work with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other developers to satisfy business and regulatory requirements.
- Onboard systems to DevOps CI/CD tools.
- Multi-task and work on multiple projects in parallel.
- Take ownership as a pro-active individual with a strong interest to learn the business.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 3+ years of Fidessa server-side development experience and front-office development experience. A comprehensive understanding of equities trading workflows and general equities market knowledge is required.
Technical Skills:- Fidessa Product Suite: CASE, FBL, TOP (OMAR, TMAR, PMAC), PAIRS, NMS, FIX+, APAS, FDA.
- FIX protocol.
- TCL and Unix shell scripting.
- Platforms: Linux, Windows 10.
- Agile SDLC methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of core Java development experience.
- Hands-on FDA and Sybase experience.
- FTW development experience is a strong plus.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $63.00 and $68.26 per hour. Benefits are available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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