What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Analyst position at FlexTrade?
About FlexTrade Systems:
FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex, and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology, and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.
At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together, and collaborate as one team. All of these, while having Fun, truly make FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.
Associate Technical Analyst:
Join a dynamic development and support environment interfacing directly with clients. FlexTrade is looking for a Client Services Developer to be a part of a rapidly evolving technology group supplying top quality solutions to our growing top tier Wall Street client base
Our wide range of trading products, including Equities, Options, Futures, FX and more, offers numerous technical opportunities. Candidates must have a passion for learning and designing new technologies and methodologies quickly and employing them into deliverable solutions. Our team members contribute to the full software cycle of design, development and support of new and existing software components.
FlexTrade is renowned for our high performance, open architecture systems that surpass our competition by providing our clients with a highly tailored trading experience. Engineering at FlexTrade is technologically exciting, inspiring and challenging. Engineers have the opportunity to be creative top tier contributors in every area and within every development stage. Our unique office culture creates an environment where engineers can thrive and grow their careers.
Summary:
We are looking for Client Services Developers to handle client interactions, issue investigation and resolution, and support-related development in a large-scale, state-of-the-art, multi-asset order management system.
Responsibilities:
Develop client-specific features and improvements in Scala, Java, Linux
Develop software monitoring and testing software solutions
Investigate issues (using system logs, source code inspection, database querying, etc.)
Answer email and (less frequently) phone calls from clients for general application support and troubleshooting
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science
1 to 3 years software development experience in Java (Scala is good to have but not required)
Fluency in concurrent programming
Fluency with the Linux/Unix command-line environment
Strong SQL knowledge and skills
Very good communication and interpersonal skills
Prior financial services experience preferred
Strong preference given to applicants with Buy-Side Order Management experience (but not required)
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Please use the link on this page to apply, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. For more information visit http://flextrade.com or follow us on twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
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