Summary: 1st, 2.1 and A’s & B’s minimum at A level for Software Database Development, London, to £highly competitive superb benefits.

This growing R&D company specialises in leading edge algorithmic software development for finance. Small, high-quality development teams work closely with quant researchers, IT infrastructure, operations staff and business management to enhance the algorithmic trading platform and associated applications. These include tools for research, data management, simulation & back-testing, counterparty communication and monitoring.

They now seek an experienced Software Developer with significant database design and development experience. They build and maintain several large databases for comprehensive, yet complicated, datasets; well beyond average industry needs. This is primarily achieved with a combination of high-grade software skills and database cunning. They are interested in high-calibre software developers with proven experience of the software development cycle and top-notch software skills, who also have a strong background and/or interest in data modelling and theory, e.g. someone whose university data theory courses captured their imagination and shaped their career, or someone who knows, and is enthusiastic about the nitty-gritty of relational data theory and specifics of RDBMS use.

Essentially they seek a bright spark, someone who has direct, coal-face, experience with software development and its associated problem-solving, and who also delights in the process and everything technological. In this case, they need someone who has hands-on experience building, populating and optimising large datasets and databases, with an interest and enthusiasm in the whole process, from theory through to the fine detail of commercial application. Developers who have dealt with colossal non-financial datasets (e.g. large scientific projects etc; large dataset informational services.)

With excellent academics, as above, in Computer Science or similar, you must have extensive ability to develop high quality software, good working knowledge of SQL. Understanding and experience of a database programming language (Transact-SQL, or maybe PL/SQL on Oracle) is essential – including an appreciation for its limitations and appropriate uses. Experience of C#/.Net; or at least some familiarity with C#/.Net and a background in Java or C++. Appreciation of good software architecture and core algorithms & data structures.

Keywords: 2.1, 1st, SQL, RDBMS, C#, .Net, C++, Java, London, Finance.

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Mathematical Software Developer

Are you a very bright software developer/mathematician keen on the financial sector? Fancy living and working in Cyprus? Then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

With an award winning hedge fund, this is an exciting chance to join a team developing and managing the firm's quantitative/systematic analysis platform. The role will involve close communication with the research and trading teams.

The ideal candidate will have excellent all-round computing skills and strong mathematical ability, as well as project experience in meeting deadlines. Exposure to the finance industry is a definite plus but is not essential.

Your key responsibilities will be:
- to develop & support the company’s quantitative portfolio management, analysis and attribution systems
- to understand complex trading processes and systems and to help the ongoing development of control parameters, to ensure reliability, consistency, process quality and control

You'll have a 2.1 or 1st class degree in a numerate subject, from a top university, coupled with:
- significant previous experience in mathematical computing (preferably in the financial area)
- strong numerical skills
- good knowledge of computer languages/environments such as Python, Java or .NET, and exposure to mathematical tools such as Matlab, Gauss or R
- the ability to work well under pressure and take a proactive approach

Our client offers a stimulating work environment (in sunny Cyprus!) with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities.

Keywords: mathematics, maths, finance, financial sector, portfolio management, analysis, trading systems, Python, Java, .NET, Matlab, Gauss, R, Cyprus.

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We are looking for a Senior Developer to join a team working on leading edge financial valuation products for the alternative investment market. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design through to implementation, testing, release and maintenance. The role also includes development support of multiple development and production environments.

You will join an experienced and passionate team preparing to develop the next generation of products for a varied and familiar client base.

Education and Qualifications

Essential:
• Good degree in numerate discipline, preferably software engineering
• Creative problem-solving abilities

Preferred:
• Masters degree
• Exposure to financial concepts and mathematics

Commercial Experience
Essential:
• Substantial experience or equivalent in software development (full software development lifecycle)
• Proven commercial Java (v1.5 preferred); JSP experience
• Proven commercial C++, Object Orientation and Service Oriented Architecture experience
• SQL schema definition, relational database design and maintenance

Preferred:
• Experience of cluster/grid/parallel processing
• Hibernate, Maven, XML, SQL, GWT
• Experience of Agile/SCRUM

The ideal candidate will:
• Be an experienced software engineer keen to add experience in enterprise risk management and exotic derivatives valuation
• Be a team player, keen to learn, enthusiastic and creative about technology and the use of the latest tools and techniques

Key skills: Software, Java, C++, Financial, Derivatives, London.

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Ever thought about working overseas? Well, this could be just the opportunity for you - with an exciting company in the financial sector - in a sunny, UK-friendly, low-tax environment too!

Our client is seeking a junior Software Release and QA Engineer to join their Cyprus office.

You will be responsible for release management and quality assurance testing of the firm’s high frequency trading system. You will also be involved in operating the in-house electronic analysis and trading systems in after hours rotation. The role will involve close work with financial software engineers.

The ideal candidate will have excellent all round computing skills as well as project experience in meeting deadlines coupled with, preferably, an exposure to the finance industry.

Graduates are welcome to apply.

You will have:

Ø A degree in maths/science/computing/engineering
Ø Knowledge of software development
Ø Knowledge in SQL
Ø Ability to work well under pressure and have proactive approach
Ø Drive to learn and work well in a team as well as taking ownership of sub-projects

The following skills will be an advantage:

Ø Experience in testing applications
Ø Experience in release management
Ø Experience in Unit Testing
Ø A good understanding of financial products and markets
Ø Experience within a high frequency trade support environment

Our client offers a stimulating environment with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities. Contact us now for more details.

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Summary: C# .Net, Java & C++ skills needed for financial software house, London, £very competitive + superb benefits.

This key role is within a new group of established and highly successful software house. This new group will be involved in developing and improving broker/exchange connectivity, latency measurement and reduction and back office integration, being part of a larger team responsible for many aspects of data and trading infrastructure. There will be an operational & on-call element to the role. However, you will join a newly formed team, working with a lively, highly intelligent & motivated group of individuals across several other groups, including quants, traders, infrastructure and development teams working on systems used to trade many millions of dollars daily.

Whilst a relevant background in the financial software industry is favourable, truly exceptional candidates will also be considered (for example, experience from suitable undergraduate projects/sandwich placements). Minimum requirement, whatever your experience, is to be a graduate of a top-tier university holding a computer-science based degree (2.1 or better) plus outstanding A level grades, and strong enterprise programming skills in C#, Java and C++. Any FIX protocol, middleware or SQL experience will be a real plus.

In addition you must be able to take on high level of responsibility for your work, have demonstrable strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and a creative yet pragmatic approach focused on delivering practical results for the business. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within the financial software industry with this well regarded company.

Keywords: C#, .Net, Java, C++, London, Finance, 1st, 2.1, PhD, MSc.

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This international company are looking for an experienced software developer with extensive experience with a financial institution (retail bank, investment bank, etc) or software company. You will have at least 2 years at an investment bank / software company in the following areas: (in ascending order of preference)

· Stock Lending
· Repo
· Treasury
· Front Office
· Back Office

This is a role for someone with solid C++ and Java experience who will be able to absorb a complex business domain in a short time, working on an exciting new development project. The ideal candidate is a presentable, enthusiastic and self motivated developer, with a very strong and in-depth working knowledge of C++/Visual C++ and ideally Java, gained in a financial institution environment. You will have an interest and understanding of the workings of financial institutions, particularly in the Financing arena (Treasury) for Stock Loan and Repo.

Technical skills / experience:

Essential:

· Extensive C++ experience
· Experience with RDBMSs

Preferred:

· Proven Java experience
· Proven Visual C++ experience
· JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JNDI, JMS
· XML, XSD
· Global One experience
· Web Services
· HTML
· Weblogic, JBoss app servers
· Martini experience
· Oracle database
· Understanding of 3-tier architecture
· Understanding of messaging services (e.g. TIBCO RV, TIBCO EMS, IBM MQ)
· Unix (preferably Solaris or Red Hat Linux)


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Summary: Growing financial research software company seeks outstanding maths skills, an outstanding undergraduate degree and, ideally, PhD. London, to £highly competitive.

Working with a senior fund manager, you will be assisting in the research and coding of quantative models, validating data and supporting the team - this will evolve into quantative research and development.

You MUST have an outstanding academic background. You are most likely to have a PhD (or certainly have been considering a PhD after achieving top marks in your undergraduate degree and A levels) with a 1st Class Hons from only the very best universities in subjects such as Statistics, Applied Physics, Applied Maths or Financial Maths. Coupled with all A's at A level, you will have some finance knowledge (preferably commercial experience at a bank or hedge fund but they will consider academic experience or a strong personal interest), and have some programming experience in modern programming languages. Any experience of modelling and financial analysis with a good background in calculus and statistics will be a real plus.

Keywords: PhD, 1st, all A's, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Finance, London, Quant.

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Joining the Consulting Group of this international software company, you will provide strategic consulting services to some of their most important clients in industries including aerospace, finance, automotive, energy and biotechnology.

Qualifications

Required

· Good first degree from a top tier university
· Relevant PhD plus significant working experience in an engineering or research environment
· Expertise using MATLAB
· Desire and ability to think on your feet, learn new technologies and application areas, and work outside your comfort zone
· Extensive experience of software development, including two or more of the following technologies: C, C++, Java, .NET
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Flexibility to travel

Desirable

· Experience in data analysis, modelling and optimization
· Experience in image and video processing
· Knowledge of financial modelling and analysis
· Knowledge of grid computing technologies and/or implementation of distributed algorithms
· Experience of working with customers or suppliers

A great opportunity for an outstanding Software Engineer to work in a client facing / consulting role in application areas including software development, data analysis and visualisation, statistics image processing and financial modelling.

Key Skills: C, C++, Java, .Net, MATLAB.

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Graduate Software Developer

Summary: A superb opportunity for a graduate Software Engineer to join an established, profitable and growing company developing innovative solutions for financial sector clients worldwide.

Our client's core business is in the US, and they are aggressively expanding into Asia and European markets. Software development is centred on the Cambridge office.

They are actively seeking Graduate Software Engineers to assist with core development of their cutting-edge product. You will be joining a team of expert C++ programmers, utilising the latest technologies in a highly demanding environment.

Our client is ideally looking for people with C++ experience, but recognises that this may not be taught at university. They are seeking candidates with a 2.1 or 1st in Computer Science (or possibly another numerate subject) from a top tier university whose entry requirements are A's and B's at A level.

They are looking to take on talented graduates who can demonstrate a real interest in pursuing a career as a Software Engineer. You'll be mentored and have the opportunity to learn from the best!

Based in pleasant, modern offices in central Cambridge, this is a 'meritocracy' so your personal contribution will be recognised and rewarded. A competitive starting salary and bonus based on personal performance is on offer for the right candidate.

Keywords: Graduate, Computer Science, Software Engineering, 2.1, 1st Class Honours, C++, Cambridge

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Summary: Highly experienced Information Security Analyst for financial R&D house, £highly competitive, London.

This well established, growing company generates Intellectual Property on behalf of its clients, and this role will allow the information security to be assessed, improved and better monitored. The focus will be on ways to enhance protection for the Intellectual Property of the company and its clients in pragmatic and effective ways while considering the impact of any changes on those working with and generating new Intellectual Property.

The role will mainly centre on security related projects, working with the existing Head of Information Security. The role will cover the following main areas:

· Creating and maintaining information flow diagrams from a security prospective
· Identity and Access Management (Users and Rights management - non web)
· Access Control Management
· Conduct internal information security audits (systems and business)
· Regular systems and business change control management from security prospective - (Impact assessment, documentation and diagram update for all changes)
· Working with the systems team to design and implement point solutions (Perimeter Security, DLP, NAC, End-point security, IDS/IPS, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Account Management)
· Participation in Incident management and forensics
· Service provider security review
· Stay abreast of security trends and new technologies to satisfy specific security requirements
· Continuing professional development to ensure currency of knowledge

The role will involve working closely with the systems team that looks after the global infrastructure on 24x7 basis, so it is important for you to have the flexibility to respond to any security related incidents reported by systems team at any time.

With at least a 2.1 Hons degree from a good university you will have CISA, CISSP and be a member of suitable professional institution with the following essential skills:

· Ability and experience of analysing and mapping data flow
· Experience of researching, identifying and designing security solutions for specific security requirements, such as DLP, End-point security, Identity & Access Management, Perimeter security
· Experience of Access Control Management and Identity & Access Management
· Experience of change management including security assessment, documentation & Visio diagram update
· Experience of conducting internal information security audits
· Working knowledge of incident management and forensics
· Network, operating system and application security knowledge
· General Windows, Linux, SQL and Cisco administration


Since this is a specialist role suitable previous roles will probably include work within companies who need very careful protection of their Intellectual Property and core systems, such as pharmaceutical firms, specialist security consultancies, banks and possibly online commerce sites, although their web footprint is very small. A strong technical background and all round infrastructure skills are equally as important as the specific knowledge set. They are NOT looking for a specialist in web application security as this is not something they do.

Keywords: Information Security, Identity Management, Access Management, Configuration Security, London, Finance.

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