IT Help Wanted: [itroundtable] Fwd: Programmer Needed in NYC

Monday, August 19, 2013

[itroundtable] Fwd: Programmer Needed in NYC

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Leyla

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From: Annette George <annette.george@axelon.com>
Date: August 19, 2013, 12:07:54 PM EDT
To: <lkleyman@yahoo.com>
Subject: Programmer Needed in NYC

08/19/13 11:56 AM

Hello,

We have a copy of your resume that you have posted on one of the jobboards in the past and I am emailing you to notify you about a new job we just got. Please reply if you are interested with Updated Resume and your Daytime Number. Feel free to call me ASAP at 212.306.0198 after you email me your resume to discuss further.

Job #: 102202

Job Title: Programmer (Level V)
Location: NEW YORK, NY
Term/Duration: 6 months with 1 year extension
Industry: Financial
Rates ARE NOT disclosed via email. W2 only ( no 1099 or c2c)

Citizenship: US Citizens+ Green Card/EAD holders only.

Job description: JOB TITLE: Sr. Programmer/Application Developer

DESCRIPTION: Programmer/developer with 7+ years of experience in implementing (design, code, debug, test, document and support) software solutions. The prospective candidate will implement solutions used by the Global Markets business in the Middle Office/Finance for various financial management activities including Price Verification, Derivatives Pricing, P&L Attribution and Reporting. The solutions will be designed and developed in close collaboration with the users in an Agile development model.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Strong development and full life cycle programming Agile environment; understand OO database; strong programming in Python; have Derivative knowledge; experience designing derivative software; understand programming/development from conception to documentation.

MOST IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
Conversant in derivatives business. Equity Derivatives knowledge is preferred, but not necessary.
Hands on programming experience including coding, and implementation of complex capital markets software.
Experienced in object oriented programming languages and paradigm. Python knowledge is a plus.
Experience with Agile development in a large financial company environment.
Familiarity with distributed computing.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Conversant in derivatives business
* Derivatives Pricing / Risk / PL related experience and interaction with quants (all derivatives are not required; but all are preferred)
* Proficient in developing software using Agile methodology
*Strong programming skills in Python required (in addition to Python, Java and/or # are preferred)
* Good understanding of design patterns
* Must have multi-threading experience
* Have Test Driven Development using Cucumber OR Lettuce
* Experience with both Relational & Object databases
* Comfortable in interacting with users
* Strong oral & written communication skills
* Team player that adapts to the needs of the teams success
* Strong understanding of OO Principles

PREFERRED SKILLS candidates with preferred skills will be priority candidates
* Experience with grid computing and high data volume a plus
* Equity Derivatives knowledge is preferred, but not necessary.
* UI Development experience a plus
* Overtime/Weekend: As needed
* Location: New York Financial Center (must work onsite (no remote)
* Travel: Possible international travel during assignment (15% or less)

Sincerely yours,
Annette George
Technical Recruiter
Axelon Services Corp.
44 Wall Street 18th Floor

New York, NY 10005
Direct Phone: 212-306.0198

For more job opportunities: www.axelon.com

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