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Application Architect V (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Scala / JavaScript Developer for our client in New York, New York. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Description:

  • We are building a new strategic reference data platform for client, account and instrument data. Platforms initial rollouts have been successful and we are looking to expand and extend. We need top-tier Reference Data developers who have a strong and successful track record of solving hard problems and out of the box thinking. We work in a dynamic environment and expect new joiners to be flexible, self-sufficient and learn our business, our data and our technology stack with minimal supervision. They will lead the push for horizontally scalable, high performance applications. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end delivery.

Top Skills:

  • Scala and JavaScript -- 5-7 years of hands-on experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills and enjoys a collaborative environment.
  • Good data analytical skills
  • Flexible, self-starter, fast-learner – willing and able to quickly learn new technologies and skills.

Primary Skill:

  • Scala and JavaScript -- 5-7 years of hands-on experience.

Secondary Skills:

  • jQuery, SPARQL, RDF, Python, AngularJS, RDBM (at least 1 – Oracle / Sybase) – 3-5 Years of hands on exp.

Total Experience:

  • Minimum 8-10 years of IT experience.

Other Desirable Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills and enjoys a collaborative environment
  • Good data analytical skills
  • Flexible, self-starter, fast-learner – willing and able to quickly learn new technologies and skills
  • Experience with functional programming is a big plus
  • Experience with graph technologies is a plus. Familiarity with Semantic Web (RDF) and Sparql is a plus
  • Experience with distributed computing is a plus. Familiarity with Zookeeper/Storm/Spark/HDFS is a plus.
  • Experience with search technologies is a plus. Familiarity with Lucene/ElasticSearch is a plus
  • Experience in Reference Data / Investment Banking
  • Go-getter & Hardworking
  • Passionate developer & good team player
  • Should be able to lead a project
  • Exposure to Agile, Jira, Scrums
  • Ability to learn, adapt and work with minimal direct supervision

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