Java/Scala Developer

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

Looking for a strong developer to join our global team, where we work on projects from risk models and market intelligence tools to distributed calculation infrastructure, in our advanced Scala-based system as well as a Java-based one, co-operating with many other teams across various areas such as Fixed Income, Equities and Corporate Finance.

Responsibilities :
You will be a hands-on Scala/Java developer involved in the full development lifecycle, focusing on bond position management & risk models and their integration with other systems to support the firm's new initiatives, as well as abundant opportunities to work on

• other functionalities such as calculation infrastructure (e.g. distribution, caching) and workflow automation.
• GUI that empowers users to view/manage relevant data
• other financial products
• apply Scala and financial product knowledge to the work on realtime systems based on both OpenSoure (e.g. Kafka, Zookeeper) and proprietary technologies
• take on production issue troubleshooting, as well as performance profiling/tuning

Required Skills:

• Strong Scala or exceptional Java
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in performance tuning
• Ability to navigate a large and complex code base
• Data structures, design patterns, multi-threaded programming and distributed computing
• Continuous integration

Preferred Skills:

• Financial knowledge, especially in bond

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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