Summary: Java Developer for growing software house, Oxford, top academics needed, to £highly competitive.

This is a rapidly expanding software company headquartered in Oxford, but with a world-wide customer base. They provide innovative software products in the area of financial and statistical reporting.

They now have a vacancy for a top-flight recent graduate to join their team of outstanding Java software engineers. Working as part of a small team, you will immediately gain project involvement. You will have the opportunity to work on the full software development cycle from interpreting requirements through to design, implementation, testing and release.

You will have:

An exemplary academic record: 2.1 or above from a Top 20 university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry or other scientific discipline containing considerable computing content plus outstanding A Levels in appropriate, supporting subjects

Key skills include:

Strong Java knowledge; good understanding of OO principles; and excellent problem solving and team fit skills. Any XML will be a real plus.

Keywords: Java, graduate, 1st, Oxford, software.

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Summary: Java Software Engineer with excellent academic background and solid Swing, SQL & JDBC / Persistence Frameworks required. Small, motivated team; Full contribution to the research / design of innovative next-generation products; Good benefits including share options, flexible working, start-up mentality with established company backing.

Do you have the drive and passion to help to grow an innovative software business and, as part of the company’s success, benefit significantly from your personal contribution? This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, experienced Java Software Engineer to join a small, innovative software team to work on next-generation products.

In addition to an impressive academic record (2.1 Hons minimum, good A levels) you should offer significant commercial development experience in Java - ideally gained through the development of large, innovative software applications. Experience in related areas such as Swing, SQL & JDBC / Persistence Frameworks would also be expected.

This fast growing information management consultancy and software provider have developed a number of market-leading software products to enable their growing list of blue chip clients in the Legal, Banking, Property and Education sectors to gain significant gains. The software is sold around the world and recognised for being innovative.

They have now identified a significant opportunity for further growth and seek a talented, ambitious software developer to join their team at this vital stage - to help to research, design and architect this new application, which is being spun out into a new company incubated by the parent organisation. They will maintain a start-up mentality with a short time to market for ideas, and an informal organisation where strong contributors are easily recognised and rewarded.

You will be involved in all stages of the software development process, from concept to design, implementation and testing and will be expected to contribute ideas and help solve technical and design problems, in addition to writing code. Good problem-solving skills are essential.

Out client is looking for exceptional software developers and will pay accordingly. In addition to a good base salary the position offers share options along with other benefits, including flexible working.

Key words: Good academic record, Java, Swing, SQL, JDBC / Persistence Frameworks, London, Surrey, to 50k+

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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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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: Superb opportunity for experienced C++ Software Engineer, with some C# or Java, to work on financial software. Top Academics needed, £highly competitive + superb benefits.

This highly regarded financial software house develops innovative trading solutions for trading desks worldwide.

Our client views software development as part of its core business strategy. Software is developed primarily in C# and C++. The key responsibilities of the roles are:

- Enhancing and supporting the existing trade technology platform and associated toolset.
- Designing and implementing high quality code to work with large data sets.
- Responding to the changing requirements of the business.
The nature of daily trading across global markets means that you will be required to provide support for production issues, which can include occasional overnight calls shared in a rota with other team members.

You must be a strong, competent, and practical Software Developer. They should be enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in both software technology and the underlying hardware.

You must have:

- Proven ability to develop high quality software.
- At least two years experience of C++, exposure to Java or C# desirable.
- Appreciation of good software architecture and core algorithms & data structures.
- Excellent academics – very good A-level results combined with a 2.1 or better from a top university in a computing-related or other numerate subject.

Financial experience may be useful but is not required; in fact Software Engineers from non-financial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Keywords: London, C++, Java, C#, Financial Software, 2.1, 1st, PhD.

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Summary: Software Development for Test, Wireless Comms, C, Java or Perl, Cambridgeshire, to £45k + benefits.

This leading fabless SoC company has sites around the world. Their Cambridgeshire site has a group which develops technology for automated test of software designed for their Wireless SoC product range. The role will involve the development of new tools, frameworks and scripts for the testing and validation of software and, although primarily based in their Cambridgeshire office, the role will entail international travel to Europe and Asia.

Degree level educated, you must have a strong background in wireless communications, plus experience of test development for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS Protocols, and good commercial development experience in PC based tools.
You must have commercial experience in test scripts and all aspects of the software test lifecycle. You will be fluent in at least one test scripting language such as TCL, and at least one development language such as C, Perl or Java.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in this dynamic environment at the cutting edge of wireless SoC solutions.

Keywords: Test Software Design, C, Perl, Java, Scripts, Cambridge, Wireless.

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Summary: Bright Software Engineer with some experience of at least one of C#, C++ and/or Java for financial software house, London, £highly competitive.

This well established software company has a strong investment in, and focus on, technology for algorithmic financial trading. With continued growth they seek another high calibre software developer to join the team developing tools for research, data management, simulation, communication and monitoring. Software is developed primarily in C# and you will be enhancing and supporting the toolset designing and implementing high quality code that works with large data sets. Due to the international nature of the work you may have the occasional overnight support call in a rota with other team members.

You MUST have a very good academic background with A’s & B’s as a minimum at A level (or equivalent) plus at least a 2.1 Hons from a top university in Computer Science or similar. You will have proven, commercial software development experience in at least one of C#, C++ and/or Java and, although financial experience is not required, you must have a good appreciation of good software architecture and core algorithms and data structures.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in technically challenging, commercially focused environment.

Keywords: C#, C++, Java, 2.1, 1st, PhD, London, Computer Science, Financial Software.

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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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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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Summary: Want lots of travel, have some programming skills and have excellent academics including good A levels? - if you fit the bill then read on. £33k starting package rising to £46k package after 6 months, Surrey.

With this fast growing software consulting company providing services in the areas of customer interaction systems, sales force automation and electronic commerce.

They employ bright numerate graduates who enjoy a comprehensive benefits package (including car and bonus) and the opportunity to work on client site anywhere in the world, developing business applications.

In addition to a strong academic record (including A's & B's at A level with a good technical degree) you will have proven ability to program (any C++ or Java will be a plus but the specific programming language is not so important as the practical experience) and enjoy extensive travel. The opportunities for rapid career growth mean that this is an outstanding opportunity.

Keywords: Travel, C++, Java, 2.1, 1st, Business software

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