Application Programmer

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Full Time

Skills

Finance
Algorithmic Trading
Testing
Partnership
Application Development
Reporting
Presentations
Tableau
Management
Software Development
Change Management
Motivation
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
FOCUS
Adaptability
Communication
Operating Systems
Solaris
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Scripting
Unix
Shell
Perl
SQL
Grid Computing
Batch Management
Network
Storage
Messaging
Python
Release Management
Collaboration
Spectrum
Life Insurance
Salesforce.com
Recruiting
Leadership

Job Details

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Application Architect with our client in the financial industry located in Chicago, IL. This is a 12+ month contract position.

Responsibilities:
  • First point of contact for business requests and reported impact
  • Monitor and alert to critical trading system environments
  • Release implementation and post-release testing
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with business stakeholders, application development personnel, and infrastructure contacts
  • Troubleshoot complex systems issues
  • Proactive identification and resolution of problem hotspots
  • Development of tools and driving efficiency/stability improvements
  • Report generation through presentation and analysis tools like: Tableau and MS Office
  • Lead daily technical change meetings managing global resources through the clients change process

Requirements:
  • Well-rounded understanding of Software Development Lifecycle
  • Adherence to written procedures and policies for Change Management
  • Ability to quickly and independently develop expertise is a highly valued attribute of the MAPS FICC Risk support analyst
  • Ability to rationalize the impact of multiple concurrent issues/requests and prioritize work accordingly
  • Independent sense of motivation to continuously improve themselves and the environment
  • Intuitive problem solving ability which leads to solution alternatives that reflect the analyst's diverse foundation of knowledge, skills and experiences
  • Confidence, focus, and adaptable communication style required to effectively coordinate restoration efforts for high-impact technology incidents
  • Operating systems: Solaris, Linux, Windows
  • Scripting languages: Unix Shell, Perl, Python, SQL (Intermediate level: multi-table joins, grouping results, etc.)
  • Grid computing and batch management
  • Well rounded understanding of infrastructure disciplines (network, server, storage, messaging
  • Python
  • Incident, Problem and Release management ITRS Enterprise monitoring
  • Experience supporting traders

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.
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