Saxon Global
C#/.Net Financial Developer
Saxon Global, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Apex Systems currently has an immediate opening for a C#/.Net Developer with Financial industry experience or Charles River experience in the greater Baltimore area with one of our larger Financial clients. The developer would be apart of a team that is employing new technology paradigms such as cloud computing, lightweight microservices, and distributed and non-relational databases to deliver elastically scalable, globally distributed and highly resilient software services. In addition, they are utilizing capabilities such as low-touch and high-touch workflows intelligently augmented with data-driven algorithms to compound on the creativity and ingenuity of our investors.
Core Capabilities & Attributes:
High achiever who combines ambition with humility and is happy to let their performance do the talking.Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement) while using their problem solving capabilities to deliver solutions utilizing a top end engineering approachCraftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instills these values in othersFocused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve processExceptional technology skills; recognized by your peers as an expert in your domainA proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review or pairing, unit testing, refactoring and related approachesStrong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alikePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in front office software development with an Asset Manager, Hedge Fund or Investment BankAdvanced Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degreeA solid understanding of tradeable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital marketsExperience building containerized applications and deploying to public or private clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.Experience using AWS services like lambdas, EC2 instances, ECS clusters, and step functionsStrong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. SQL Server, Sybase, DyanomoDb, PostgresOpen source involvement such as a well-curated blog, accepted contribution, or community presenceMinimum Qualifications:
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university.8+ years of progressive software engineering experienceExpert knowledge in one or more programming language(s) - C#/.Net with
financial
backgroundSQL Server experience and all that would come with that; database concepts, basic architecture and development, storage procedures, table base design. Sourcing repository utilizing GitlabProficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languagesFamiliarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional) and in-depth knowledge of design patternsStrong Test-Driven Development and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative codeEnthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineeringExperience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environmentStrong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alike
Required Skills : ***Priority will be given to LOCAL candidates... or candidates within a drivable distance to Baltimore, MD*** 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience Expert knowledge in one or more programming language(s) - C#/Python/Java Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Familiarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional) and in-depth knowledge of design patterns Strong Test-Driven Development and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative code Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alikeBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :Background Check :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Development/EngineeringMaster Job Title :Software Product: DeveloperBranch Code :Baltimore
Core Capabilities & Attributes:
High achiever who combines ambition with humility and is happy to let their performance do the talking.Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement) while using their problem solving capabilities to deliver solutions utilizing a top end engineering approachCraftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instills these values in othersFocused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve processExceptional technology skills; recognized by your peers as an expert in your domainA proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review or pairing, unit testing, refactoring and related approachesStrong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alikePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in front office software development with an Asset Manager, Hedge Fund or Investment BankAdvanced Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degreeA solid understanding of tradeable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital marketsExperience building containerized applications and deploying to public or private clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.Experience using AWS services like lambdas, EC2 instances, ECS clusters, and step functionsStrong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. SQL Server, Sybase, DyanomoDb, PostgresOpen source involvement such as a well-curated blog, accepted contribution, or community presenceMinimum Qualifications:
Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university.8+ years of progressive software engineering experienceExpert knowledge in one or more programming language(s) - C#/.Net with
financial
backgroundSQL Server experience and all that would come with that; database concepts, basic architecture and development, storage procedures, table base design. Sourcing repository utilizing GitlabProficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languagesFamiliarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional) and in-depth knowledge of design patternsStrong Test-Driven Development and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative codeEnthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineeringExperience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environmentStrong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alike
Required Skills : ***Priority will be given to LOCAL candidates... or candidates within a drivable distance to Baltimore, MD*** 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience Expert knowledge in one or more programming language(s) - C#/Python/Java Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Familiarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional) and in-depth knowledge of design patterns Strong Test-Driven Development and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative code Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Support Personnel, other engineers, and senior business people alikeBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :Background Check :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Development/EngineeringMaster Job Title :Software Product: DeveloperBranch Code :Baltimore