Risk Management Developer/NYC

Imported from previous forum

[ original email was from Adam Elkind - aelkind@comsys.com ]
The developer will be responsible for the
implementation of new demands in Atlas, working
closely with Plan business analysts to understand
requirements, design, implement and roll out new
changes to the Atlas product: a Visual C++ front
end, Java/Linux hosted server-side processes and
Sybase data servers.

In addition, the developer will also be
expected to play his or her part supporting the
application in production. The role is based in
London Victoria Embankment.

Essential Skills

-Software development in a range of development
languages including distributed systems. At a
minimum, to include:
o3+ years’ C++ or Java on NT/Unix platforms
o3+ years’ SQL/stored proc design, preferably on
a Sybase platform
-Exposure to real-time, highly available software
systems
-Exposure to software engineering techniques such
as RUP / UML
-Strong team player

Desirable Skills

-3 years’ MFC/COM
-Knowledge of ClearCase source control
system
-Expertise in use of Rationale Purify and
Quantify tools
-Exposure to Publish / Subscribe messaging
-Full project lifecycle experience - requirements
analysis, design, build, test and
deployment
-Exposure to the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
or other structured methods
-Strong equity derivatives product
knowledge
-Knowledge of Credit Derivatives

Essential Experience

-3+ years’ development experience as a
developer in the equity, ir or credit derivative
trading or risk systems space
-Experience of working on OTC or listed market
making/risk applications

Education

-To degree level: Computing,
Mathematics, Sciences or Engineering degrees
preferred

Personal Attributes

-Customer delivery focused
-Good analytical and problem-solving
skills
-Ability to multi-task
-Excellent team player

aelkind@comsys.com