The GUI Software Developer will work closely with members of account management and other groups to develop best in class desktop trading applications. This individual is expected to provide technical expertise to support, enhance, and refresh existing and new trading desktop applications. Must demonstrate ability to analyze complex business and technical problems and make sound technical decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner. The role will utilize C#/.Net, object-oriented analysis, design, and programming to develop robust, flexible software solutions. Focus will be on developing reusable high performance trading GUI applications in a fast-paced and business-focused environment.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Design, develop and deploy new and existing trading applications using C# and various .NET technologies.
- Continuously improve performance, functionality, and stability of the system by refactoring and customization.
- Guide and implement firm and industry architectural standards.
- Collaborate with account management to understand business requirements and provide solutions.
- Work closely with support and implementations teams to provide day-to-day support for trading applications.
- Build, package and deploy various trading applications to clients
Qualifications:
- Expert-level C# and the .Net framework technologies
- Experience in GUI development using WPF and MVP/MVVM patterns
- Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Design concepts
- Experience in using various Design Pattern.
- Experience in designing and developing high-performance multithreaded applications
- Solid understanding of the Windows API and UI subsystems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience developing financial applications in Trading Systems
- Experience with Dev Express or Infragistics type of GUI controls package
- Knowledge in any scripting languages and SQL.
- Familiarity with Web Services development using WCF
- Messaging (TIBCO, MQ, or similar)
- Agile software development processes such as Automated Unit Testing, Continuous integration etc
- Working knowledge in C++ is a plus
Interpersonal Skills:
- Highly motivated and delivery oriented
- Passion for solving investment business problems through the use of technology.
- Strong critical reasoning skills.
- Detail-oriented approach to solving problems.
- Strong work ethic & high degree of integrity.
- Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Team player, willing to help teammates achieve their goals and work in a collaborative environment.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
