Java developer

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

Seeking an experienced algorithmic trading Java developer. The candidate should possess good analytical skills & computer programming experience, a logical approach to problem solving. The role involves building, deploying & supporting algorithmic trading strategies, analytical tools and scalable trading engine infrastructure, working as part of a fast-moving IT / quant / trading team. The candidate should be a problem solver and be able to bring with them positivity and enthusiasm in trying to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities :

• You will be using core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines
• The role involves working directly with the global trading, quant and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves
• The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data
• You will part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing and deploying the changes
• The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable and message-driven

Required Skills:

• Core Java and Java Stream knowledge
• Ability to analyse business & technical requirements and translate them into a well designed & programmed solution
• A logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team
• Experience with Git and Junit
• An interest to learn the business supported by the applications
• Good Linux fundamentals

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with reactive programming or functional programming
• Interest in developing systems for automated market making, DMA or algo trading group in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.) using FIX protocol
• Experience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies.
• Experience of time-series data analysis in technologies such as KDB/q

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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