Responsibilities:
* Take part in large-scale application design, development, and maintenance of securities platforms and systems
* Work with project managers, business analysts and development lead to help build a middleware/ETL
* Provide architectural and design recommendation using Python
* Take part as one of the developers to help build / map in middleware/ETL space
* Code using best practices and ensure minimal maintenance is required
* Effectively communicate with project team and vendor to resolve issues
* Communicate with front office trading desks, Ops, and Back office Controllers to gather requirements and to synthesize technology solutions to meet business objectives
* Work with architects to design and develop Python and Java based functions and micro-services for the business
* Write high-quality automation test scripts and work independently to resolve technical issues through analysis, debugging, and research/investigation
* Maintain and manage support of production components and look to automate redundant workflows
* Conduct code reviews with team members to effectively collaborate better solution practices
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $150,000 base
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of professional experience, preferably with experience in the financial services industry
* Excellent understanding of Object Oriented Programming fundamentals using Java, C#, and Python
* Excellent knowledge of .NET utilities and tools, as well as MS SQL Server
* Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of CSE
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of FIX connectivity, ETL, conversant in ITIL is a plus
* Familiarity with Test tools/ framework (Junit/ NUnit/ PyTest etc.)
* Understanding of SQL fundamentals (joins, performance tuning etc.)
* Good understanding of broker/dealer/investment banking products (equities, fixed income, other products) and operational knowledge are plus
* Good understanding of finance and how technology applies to industry is a plus
EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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