Trading Application Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is working with a well-known, growing Investment firm in search of a Trading Applications Engineer to join their team in New York and San Francisco. This position is full time, direct hire and on-site (4 days onsite per week). The Trading Application Support Engineer will provide critical technical support to the trading desk and back-office operations specializing in bond/loan trading.

Responsibilities:
* Provide timely day-to-day support for the trading platform and Business-to-Business integrations
* Work with business users (Traders, PMs, Operations, Analysts, Finance/Compliance professionals, etc.) and perform requirements analysis, application design, and implementation
* Ensure a high standard of SDLC with a focus on automated testing/regression
* Create and maintain professional-level internal knowledge base
* Provide training to business users and new joiners
* Align and add to the culture and overall vision/mission of the team

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3+ years (or the equivalent) of experience working in the financial industry with a deep understanding or strong potential to pick up financial securities, especially bonds and loans
* Experience with Python programming
* Experience maintaining and integrating new work into existing codebases
* Experience with Linux (commands, diagnostics, resolving issues)
* Experience working with Microsoft SSIS and SSRS
* Experience with XML/XPath/XSLT
* Experience with a Trading system; Like Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River
* Experience with portfolio accounting systems like Geneva
* Strong track record of hands-on SQL Server T-SQL
* Possess a strong understanding of financial instruments, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* A natural team player, able to collaborate seamlessly to understand and meet requirements
* Able to connect the dots and be proactive toward improving the day-to-day support function
* Must have excellent programming and data management skills, strong verbal/written communication skills
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; Detail-oriented
* Strong cultural fit - teamwork, proactive/self-starter, results-oriented, and integrity
* Have an "Own it!" mindset
* Active Batch, Control-M, Autosys scheduling
* Knowledge of HTTP and web API design
* Prior experience with Everest is strongly desired but not a hard requirement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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