Java Developer - Financial Services

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

Looking for a capable Java developer to join the team working on the FRTB regulation (Fundamental Review of the Trading Book), including calculation of VaR for the Equities Business with full analytical models as opposed to greek based approximations.

Responsibilities :

• Delivering functional enhancements to the FRTB data plants to support analytical VaR calculations
• Understanding requirements, writing production code and automated test cases and deploying new functionality to a working environment
• Working closely with colleagues from Technology and Strat teams to clarify requirements and drive change.

Required Skills :

• Java server side development (Java 11, generics, lambdas, frameworks, sockets, threads, Spring, messaging, security, JPA, REST, concurrency, design patterns, distributed processing)
• Relational database (Sybase experience preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with agile and test driven development
• Strong communication skills and are a team player
• Background in Equity Derivatives
• Motivated and ambitious individual looking for a challenge and have a strong and proven track record of delivery

Preferred Skills :

• Python, Linux shell, KDB, Java Swing

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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