High Frequency Trading - Lead Developer (High Pay)
TITLE: High Frequency Trading Developer
POSITION: Vice President
LOCATION: NYC, NY
COMPENSATION: 120-160K Base
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:
Our specialized Strategy Group within the Global Markets Equity IT includes trading desks such as High Frequency Trading, Index Arbitrage, Statistical Arbitrage, Program Prop and Fundamentals. A new technology organization is forming to provide focused support to this business line.
The initiative is to build out a new High Frequency Trading platform using a mix of technology from a related HFT desk as well as building out new proprietary HFT components. The initial focus will be for the Index Arbitrage desk based on cash and futures but may expand to other desks and strategies such as derivatives.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The role is as a developer for the HFT platform within a small but focused team to architect and build the platform. It requires working very closely with the trading business on the trading floor to develop new algos and strategies.
The position requires someone who has experience building a High Frequency Trading platform for another firm and can hit the ground running. Specifics include:
Knowledge of HFT architecture including all components such as market data feed handlers, analytic engines, execution engines, order management, risk management and post-trade downstream feeds.
Knowledge of co-locating services for exchange connectivity to market data and execution
Building out back testing functionality
Ability to integrate new algos and strategies into the system.
The candidate must be extremely strong in C++ with a deep knowledge of Linux and its kernel.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Experience building an HFT platform
Expert-level C++
Expert-level Unix with experience with kernel tuning
Solid Java J2EE and/or C# experience
Solid database experience in Oracle and/or Sybase
Strong software engineering background and discipline
In-depth practical knowledge of financial concepts and its implementation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related degree. Advanced degrees a plus.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High Performance Programming 3+ years
C++ Programming 6+ years
Java/C# Programming 2+ years
In addition to the relevant software engineering experiences, we are looking for self-starters who can work in a fast paced environment. If you possess the required capabilities for this position, and if you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a cutting edge leader in an exploding industry, we'd like to talk with you.
***** NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES, DIRECT PRINCIPLES ONLY WITH US EXPERIENCE *****
Please apply directly to: resumes@RPOmax.catsone.com
Or feel free to reach out to me on (917) 941-3002
POSITION: Vice President
LOCATION: NYC, NY
COMPENSATION: 120-160K Base
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:
Our specialized Strategy Group within the Global Markets Equity IT includes trading desks such as High Frequency Trading, Index Arbitrage, Statistical Arbitrage, Program Prop and Fundamentals. A new technology organization is forming to provide focused support to this business line.
The initiative is to build out a new High Frequency Trading platform using a mix of technology from a related HFT desk as well as building out new proprietary HFT components. The initial focus will be for the Index Arbitrage desk based on cash and futures but may expand to other desks and strategies such as derivatives.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The role is as a developer for the HFT platform within a small but focused team to architect and build the platform. It requires working very closely with the trading business on the trading floor to develop new algos and strategies.
The position requires someone who has experience building a High Frequency Trading platform for another firm and can hit the ground running. Specifics include:
Knowledge of HFT architecture including all components such as market data feed handlers, analytic engines, execution engines, order management, risk management and post-trade downstream feeds.
Knowledge of co-locating services for exchange connectivity to market data and execution
Building out back testing functionality
Ability to integrate new algos and strategies into the system.
The candidate must be extremely strong in C++ with a deep knowledge of Linux and its kernel.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Experience building an HFT platform
Expert-level C++
Expert-level Unix with experience with kernel tuning
Solid Java J2EE and/or C# experience
Solid database experience in Oracle and/or Sybase
Strong software engineering background and discipline
In-depth practical knowledge of financial concepts and its implementation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related degree. Advanced degrees a plus.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High Performance Programming 3+ years
C++ Programming 6+ years
Java/C# Programming 2+ years
In addition to the relevant software engineering experiences, we are looking for self-starters who can work in a fast paced environment. If you possess the required capabilities for this position, and if you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a cutting edge leader in an exploding industry, we'd like to talk with you.
***** NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES, DIRECT PRINCIPLES ONLY WITH US EXPERIENCE *****
Please apply directly to: resumes@RPOmax.catsone.com
Or feel free to reach out to me on (917) 941-3002
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