Full time, permanent position
Candidate can work in Nashua, NH or New York, NY.
Description
We are looking for smart, motivated, software engineers with 5-9 years experience willing to take on the startup philosophy of doing whatever it takes to consistently build and deliver quality software.
Our software engineers are integral to the growth and success of the company. This position is a combination of software development and customer support. It requires the ability to take on independent projects, work with others on various levels, and support your software through customer phone interactions. Candidates must be comfortable working on simultaneous tasks in a fluid and dynamic environment, where they will encounter intellectual and exciting challenges.
Minimum Requirements:
• Coded in Java & Web/LAMP Technologies
Desired skills:
• JBOSS, Tomcat, MySQL, Linux
• Hibernate, EJB3, SEAM, RichFaces, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, HTML
• JSP, AJAX, Web Services, XML
• Java programming [C++ possible]
• Database skills (SQL, JDBC, ODBC)
• Application debugging
• Understand distributed applications
• Multi-Threaded application development
• Strong analytical skill
In addition to the skill sets above, any combination of the following is a plus:
• Omgeo CTM
• OASYS
• Thompson Omgeo post trade suite
• DTCC systems and interfaces
• CNS
• Other clearing systems & interfaces
(ADP, Broadridge, Merrill PRO, Merrill Broadcourt, ConvergeX, Pershing, Penson)
• Working knowledge of trade allocation/booking process
•SWIFT messaging
• FIX messaging
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Systems Engineer
Full time, permanent position at a Hedge Fund in Boston
Systems Engineer
The Systems Engineer will share responsibilities in a variety of technological areas including assisting in managing Windows/Linux servers and Windows/Mac desktops, account management, production contingency planning/testing and systems documentation.
The role includes working with business analysts to provide front-line application support.
The Systems Engineer will provide technical support and guidance to end-users including hardware and software troubleshooting and will coordinate vendor and third-party maintenance for network connectivity, software support, and telecommunications services.
The position will require on-site hours from 6am-3pm on all US trading days with additional limited on-call responsibilities as necessary. Early morning on-site is required for maintaining integrity of overnight data feeds, monitoring scheduled batch processing jobs, SQL loads and production infrastructure and resolving issues prior to market open.
Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on multi-function role that requires time to be split between application support and systems maintenance.
• Servers/Desktops Administer and optimize Linux and Windows 2003/08 servers and related components and system level software packages. Assist in desktop and laptop builds and hardware rollouts. Administer OS and software updates. Interface to server/desktop support groups. Contribute to server planning and hardware/software deployments such as version control and issues tracking packages
• Application Support Install, maintain and support financial trading applications and interface to 3rd party vendors and trading partners
• SQL Server Configure and maintain SQL Server 2008; administer users/groups, backups and database replication
• Active Directory User/group administration, message server account setup, group policy configuration to manage/enforce security
• Contingency Planning Help implement, monitor and adjust the system backup procedures to ensure that the corporation's data and computer systems are recoverable. Involves maintaining and testing business continuance strategies and procedures; recommend and implement security structures necessary to protect the corporation's system resources
• User Support Assist in providing technical assistance and support to users of the corporation's computing environment, including desktop/laptop, printer, blackberry and phone systems support
• Document methodologies, issues and solutions
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent with three or more years of experience in a systems integration environment, 2+ years of solid database administration experience. Excellent interpersonal skills are a necessity for this role. Experience with network topologies will be useful. Prior experience in front office equity buy side environment with experience in fund management, order management and trading applications is a plus, but not required.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Systems Engineer
The Systems Engineer will share responsibilities in a variety of technological areas including assisting in managing Windows/Linux servers and Windows/Mac desktops, account management, production contingency planning/testing and systems documentation.
The role includes working with business analysts to provide front-line application support.
The Systems Engineer will provide technical support and guidance to end-users including hardware and software troubleshooting and will coordinate vendor and third-party maintenance for network connectivity, software support, and telecommunications services.
The position will require on-site hours from 6am-3pm on all US trading days with additional limited on-call responsibilities as necessary. Early morning on-site is required for maintaining integrity of overnight data feeds, monitoring scheduled batch processing jobs, SQL loads and production infrastructure and resolving issues prior to market open.
Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on multi-function role that requires time to be split between application support and systems maintenance.
• Servers/Desktops Administer and optimize Linux and Windows 2003/08 servers and related components and system level software packages. Assist in desktop and laptop builds and hardware rollouts. Administer OS and software updates. Interface to server/desktop support groups. Contribute to server planning and hardware/software deployments such as version control and issues tracking packages
• Application Support Install, maintain and support financial trading applications and interface to 3rd party vendors and trading partners
• SQL Server Configure and maintain SQL Server 2008; administer users/groups, backups and database replication
• Active Directory User/group administration, message server account setup, group policy configuration to manage/enforce security
• Contingency Planning Help implement, monitor and adjust the system backup procedures to ensure that the corporation's data and computer systems are recoverable. Involves maintaining and testing business continuance strategies and procedures; recommend and implement security structures necessary to protect the corporation's system resources
• User Support Assist in providing technical assistance and support to users of the corporation's computing environment, including desktop/laptop, printer, blackberry and phone systems support
• Document methodologies, issues and solutions
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent with three or more years of experience in a systems integration environment, 2+ years of solid database administration experience. Excellent interpersonal skills are a necessity for this role. Experience with network topologies will be useful. Prior experience in front office equity buy side environment with experience in fund management, order management and trading applications is a plus, but not required.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Monday, July 12, 2010
Senior Business Analyst Derivatives
Full time position at investment firm in Boston
Description
Reporting to the Business Analyst Manager, Derivatives Program Management Office, the incumbent is accountable for completing multiple business initiatives as assigned by the Business Analyst Manager to identify, document, analyze and provide solutions related to complex processing, service and/or technical improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
Work with the Business Analyst Manager and senior management to define and manage the scope, strategy and requirements of business initiatives with specific emphasis on creating integrated strategic solutions.
Identify and document complex operational business issues and facilitate development of creative solutions involving workflow procedures and/or new technologies that are consistent with business long-term strategic plans. Provide recommendations to the Business Analyst Manager.
Document and execute Business Test plans and cases for business issues in a timely fashion
Provide results and recommendations to the Business Analyst Manager.
Consult with management on business planning, direction and identifying opportunities to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum 4-6 years of progressive business analysis experience involving Derivatives. This would include specific instruments such as Interest Rate Derivatives, Currency Swaps, FX and Forwards.
Strong knowledge of the clients' business operations and issues, along with a strong understanding of the Company's various businesses and an awareness of current issues.
Highly Developed understanding of derivative applications within the Investment division and outside the firm.
Has moderate to in-depth knowledge of derivative applications and or business units
Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills with knowledge and understanding of process design, analytical and productivity improvement methodologies.
Solid interpersonal skills and expert
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Description
Reporting to the Business Analyst Manager, Derivatives Program Management Office, the incumbent is accountable for completing multiple business initiatives as assigned by the Business Analyst Manager to identify, document, analyze and provide solutions related to complex processing, service and/or technical improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
Work with the Business Analyst Manager and senior management to define and manage the scope, strategy and requirements of business initiatives with specific emphasis on creating integrated strategic solutions.
Identify and document complex operational business issues and facilitate development of creative solutions involving workflow procedures and/or new technologies that are consistent with business long-term strategic plans. Provide recommendations to the Business Analyst Manager.
Document and execute Business Test plans and cases for business issues in a timely fashion
Provide results and recommendations to the Business Analyst Manager.
Consult with management on business planning, direction and identifying opportunities to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum 4-6 years of progressive business analysis experience involving Derivatives. This would include specific instruments such as Interest Rate Derivatives, Currency Swaps, FX and Forwards.
Strong knowledge of the clients' business operations and issues, along with a strong understanding of the Company's various businesses and an awareness of current issues.
Highly Developed understanding of derivative applications within the Investment division and outside the firm.
Has moderate to in-depth knowledge of derivative applications and or business units
Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills with knowledge and understanding of process design, analytical and productivity improvement methodologies.
Solid interpersonal skills and expert
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Friday, July 9, 2010
AVS / Findur Developer
Full time position
Downtown Boston location
Description
The incumbent will be part of a development team supporting Financial Derivatives applications within the Investments Division. This person will work with business, operations and systems teams to drive optimal solutions that are aligned with business/systems architecture while providing industry best practices and regulatory mandates to the solutions. An ideal candidate will possess hands on development experience with OpenLink AVS and/or Java/C#, hands on experience with database and SQL queries, strong systems analysis skills and knowledge of financial and accounting systems.
Responsibilities will include:
Develop business process automation solutions using the OpenLink Findur toolkit.
Build and maintain batch jobs and reports using the OpenLink AVS scripting language as well as find avenues to re-engineer AVS scripts using Java/C#.
Provide technical support for day to day operations of OpenLink Findur Derivatives System.
Build complex SQL queries and look for ways to make database queries more efficient.
Play a key role in design, development, testing and implementation phases of various strategic initiatives within the Investments Division.
Establish good working relationships with technology and operations teams, business partners, and shared services teams within the company.
Understand business needs and regulatory requirements and identify business process automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and to ensure that proper controls are in place.
Follow established coding standards, release and compliance processes along with required documentation, and version control process.
Required Skills and Experience
University degree (Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent)
At least 5 years of hands-on financial and/or accounting application development experience.
Solid experience with OpenLink Endur/Findur and AVS Scripting is strongly preferred.
Experience with data modeling, SQL queries and stored procedure is a must.
Comprehensive working knowledge for both Windows and UNIX server environments.
Skilled in IBM Rational ClearCase, CVS or Subversion Version Control.
Ability to work in a globally distributed team is a must.
Desired Skills
Strong background in C, C++, Java or C# is a huge plus.
Experience with Sybase and/or MS SQL Server is preferred.
Skilled in Informatica is desirable but not a must.
FINDUR, Summit, Murex, Calypso or similar derivatives application knowledge is preferred.
Working knowledge of agile development methodology is desirable but not a must.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Downtown Boston location
Description
The incumbent will be part of a development team supporting Financial Derivatives applications within the Investments Division. This person will work with business, operations and systems teams to drive optimal solutions that are aligned with business/systems architecture while providing industry best practices and regulatory mandates to the solutions. An ideal candidate will possess hands on development experience with OpenLink AVS and/or Java/C#, hands on experience with database and SQL queries, strong systems analysis skills and knowledge of financial and accounting systems.
Responsibilities will include:
Develop business process automation solutions using the OpenLink Findur toolkit.
Build and maintain batch jobs and reports using the OpenLink AVS scripting language as well as find avenues to re-engineer AVS scripts using Java/C#.
Provide technical support for day to day operations of OpenLink Findur Derivatives System.
Build complex SQL queries and look for ways to make database queries more efficient.
Play a key role in design, development, testing and implementation phases of various strategic initiatives within the Investments Division.
Establish good working relationships with technology and operations teams, business partners, and shared services teams within the company.
Understand business needs and regulatory requirements and identify business process automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and to ensure that proper controls are in place.
Follow established coding standards, release and compliance processes along with required documentation, and version control process.
Required Skills and Experience
University degree (Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent)
At least 5 years of hands-on financial and/or accounting application development experience.
Solid experience with OpenLink Endur/Findur and AVS Scripting is strongly preferred.
Experience with data modeling, SQL queries and stored procedure is a must.
Comprehensive working knowledge for both Windows and UNIX server environments.
Skilled in IBM Rational ClearCase, CVS or Subversion Version Control.
Ability to work in a globally distributed team is a must.
Desired Skills
Strong background in C, C++, Java or C# is a huge plus.
Experience with Sybase and/or MS SQL Server is preferred.
Skilled in Informatica is desirable but not a must.
FINDUR, Summit, Murex, Calypso or similar derivatives application knowledge is preferred.
Working knowledge of agile development methodology is desirable but not a must.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Charles River Application Support Analyst
Full time, permanent position in Boston
In person interviews required.
Client specializes in index-oriented and alternative investments for institutional clients.
The CRD Application Support Analyst to serve as a technical and business liaison between our business users and technology teams.
Principal Role and Responsibilities:
Provide front-line application support for proprietary and 3rd party applications
Monitor scheduled application batch processing jobs and resolve issues
Work closely with fund managers, traders and application development team to determine opportunities to automate business processes and functions
Posses strong knowledge of systems analysis, design, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies
Translate high level business requirements into written functional specification and manage changes to those specifications
Participate in setup and configuration of new and existing applications
Assist with end-user testing
Assist in requirements gathering for new or existing applications
Requirements
4+ years of IT work experience
Bachelors degree required; technical major preferred
2+ years of hands-on experience working with, configuring and day to day management of Charles River order management system
Experience finding and resolving technical problems, with strong troubleshooting and general problem-solving abilities, and ability to learn new technologies without formal training
Solid understanding of relational databases with demonstrable SQL experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience in change management functions including release testing, software configuration and deployment is a plus, but not a requirement
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
In person interviews required.
Client specializes in index-oriented and alternative investments for institutional clients.
The CRD Application Support Analyst to serve as a technical and business liaison between our business users and technology teams.
Principal Role and Responsibilities:
Provide front-line application support for proprietary and 3rd party applications
Monitor scheduled application batch processing jobs and resolve issues
Work closely with fund managers, traders and application development team to determine opportunities to automate business processes and functions
Posses strong knowledge of systems analysis, design, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies
Translate high level business requirements into written functional specification and manage changes to those specifications
Participate in setup and configuration of new and existing applications
Assist with end-user testing
Assist in requirements gathering for new or existing applications
Requirements
4+ years of IT work experience
Bachelors degree required; technical major preferred
2+ years of hands-on experience working with, configuring and day to day management of Charles River order management system
Experience finding and resolving technical problems, with strong troubleshooting and general problem-solving abilities, and ability to learn new technologies without formal training
Solid understanding of relational databases with demonstrable SQL experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience in change management functions including release testing, software configuration and deployment is a plus, but not a requirement
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402
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