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Our client is searching for a Market Data Developer, whose focus will be data extraction, parsing and loading to database for use by front office and back office data systems. The Market Data Developer will develop code for new projects and provide support on a rotating basis with the team for existing Middle/Back Office IT production systems during US office hours.  Some afterhours support can be expected. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding trading environment. This person will be intellectually curious, intuitive, rigorous, trustworthy and have the highest ethical standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Learn the environment and current database systems for support and maintenance develop and maintain new parsers/loader systems.
• ETL ( Web / FTP download ; file parsing of PDF, Html, or CSV; load to database)

Required skills: 

• Solid background in data structures, algorithms, and programming practices which will be all be needed for this role. 
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience with Perl, not a ‘scripter’ but a developer who understands the object-oriented capabilities of Perl and can use them. 
• Must have experience programming in Linux or other Unix environments. 
• Must have experience with parsing files. 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with scheduling systems (Tivoli Work Scheduler, Tidal,  Autosys) is a plus. 
• Any Unix Admin or DBA experience will be helpful, but there definitely should be evidence of software development and not just administration.

If you would like to be considered for the position of Market Data Developer, or wish to discuss the role further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team