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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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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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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Summary: C#, Web Development, Scripting & SQL skills needed for top software trading company, London, to £highly competitive + superb benefits.

This innovative, established financial software house seeks an enthusiastic, personable and pragmatic developer to join a group responsible for improving the operational efficiency of many aspects of the firm including the trading platforms. This will be achieved by analysing the current setup and developing applications to simplify the day-to-day running of these systems. These improvements will include writing applications to manage configuration, to simplify new rollouts and to extract business logic and management information from existing systems. The role will involve working closely with all areas of the business, particularly with other development groups.

You must be a highly innovative software who can take data from numerous sources and present it in an interface that can be used right across the business. You must also have good scripting skills and an excellent knowledge of SQL so that data held in various formats can be pulled together. You must also have a desire to challenge existing practices, if your proposals would improve the current method of working.

With at least a 2.1 Hons in Computer Science (plus at least A’s & B’s at A level) you must have proven ability to develop high quality software with Web programming and C# skills, excellent scripting skills (Python, Perl or similar), Relational Database skills (SQL Server ideally), and an appreciation of good software architecture, core algorithms and data structures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this highly innovative company at the leading edge of financial trading software.

Keywords: London, 2.1, 1st, PhD, C#, Web Development, Python, Perl, Scripting, SQL, Finance.

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Summary: Financial software house recruiting! Junior Systems Administrator, Windows XP/2003 Server, London, to £38k. You must have at least a 2.1 (Hons) degree.

This growing company uses technology as its core strength. The technical challenges and breadth of technology exposure will be attractive to candidates wishing to be part of a dynamic team that will present them with a stimulating environment. The Systems team is growing and the company wishes to find an outstanding individual who can contribute to this team. There are a broad range of technologies and systems in use, and the team supports an advanced, high-pressure environment.

The team is notionally split into helpdesk and engineering sub-teams, but this is not run along ‘big company’ lines. They are small enough that the helpdesk team is not simply a front-line call logging unit, but is intimately involved in providing support for all aspects of the company’s systems. All members of the team have an agreed amount of time to spend on project work and training. From day 1 you will be dealing with a huge range of technology, from CRM systems to market data feeds, from Microsoft Exchange server to desktop PC deployments, from security issues to helping setup new offices, from sourcing new equipment to coming up with novel ways of disposing of old assets, from writing Perl scripts to trying to understand bastion hosts at the border of the network, from dealing with problems on automated trading systems to ensuring viable backups and continuity plans are in place.

This is very much a hands-on technical role, and provides an excellent learning experience for someone wanting to move further into the field of systems administration. You will have access to work class senior team members, who will be able to help with advice, troubleshooting, training and project work. The company has very few ‘users’ relative to normal deployments – there is much more technology than there are people. This means the learning opportunities are huge. This role will suit someone who has a real interest in infrastructure, and a demonstrable aptitude for applying computing concepts and your skills to real problems.

Working hours are based on a shift rotation. The early shift runs from 0700-1530, the late shift runs from 1030-1900, with the project/middle shift being during normal office hours.

With good A level grades, a 2.1 Hons degree or higher from a good university you will have drive and energy and preferably some experience of working within a similar role – or you may possibly be a very bright recent Computer Science graduate. Financial institution experience in a trading environment is preferable. Experience of Windows XP desktop and Windows 2003 Server, standard market data applications, Linux/Solaris, networking and major desktop applications will all be of benefit.

Salary and compensation package will depend on experience and the skills you have to offer but will be in line with expectations at a top-flight financial institution.

Keywords: 2.1, 1st, London, Systems Admin, XP, Windows 2003 server.