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Algo Developer - C# - real-time, multithreaded, high availability (NEW YORK)
NY
New Tork
John Mustion
3826
Experience as front office ALGO developer, with strong knowledge of real time trading application and exchange connectivity Education
The goal for the Algo desk is to continually automate electronic flows and adopt quantitative methods to drive better execution. The Algo Developer will have experience developing real-time systems capable of trading in fast markets with an emphasis of solid code that scales well. The environment is fast moving and it’s critical that the candidate be able to quickly translate new ideas into solid implementations.
Primary tasks include but are not limited to:
Develop, ensure baseline and support low latency trading systems and related tools.
Take full ownership of algorithmic systems from inception to delivery.
Work directly with traders to understand their needs and to implement their trading strategies.
Analyze performance of end-to-end systems using tools such as profilers, log aggregators, network sniffers.
Communicate and liaise with support team, infrastructure and market access development team to improve the trading systems.
Adapt existing tools, used in other regions, to the US electronic business
Understand key industry trends in algo development and market microstructure.
Collaborate with other members of algo development team in Americas
Skills/Competencies
Excellent programming skills
Adaptive mindset being able to switch gears quickly
Ability to self-organize work
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills – ability to work as part of a global team
Aptitude to work on different subjects at the same time
Ability to function in a high-pressure environment and to meet stringent deadlines for completing tasks
Technical skills
Strong technical skills in C# - real-time, multithreaded, high availability
Strong object-oriented programming skills and design patterns
Experience with Development on Windows
Experience with performance testing and profiling
Understanding of distributed design concepts including computer architecture and network architecture
Agile methodologies, continuous delivery
Desired/ Plus:
Experience with Low Latency trading application
Knowledge on Equities Trading
Knowledge of GIT
Unit testing tools
Minimum of 3 years of experience as front office algo developer, with strong knowledge of real time trading application and exchange connectivity
Education
B.S degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, or similar
Masters degree or equivalent work experience would be a plus
