Application Programmer V (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Senior Python 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:

• Equity linked technology – New York
• Trade management – Senior Python Developer

Role / Responsibilities:

• Design, development and support of Equity Derivative infrastrure.
• Focuses on owning and driving the discussion / work stream and working with business and technology other stakeholders in identifying solutions.
• Facilitate design review sessions with technology teams within Equity Linked Technology and other tech partners.
• Execute on all facets of delivery to the Equity Linked Technology User community – from discussions with users shaping deliverables through to the production release of functionality.
• Demonstrations of new functionality to business and technology users.
• Design of test strategy including preparing test cases, as required
• Work closely with the business and technology teams to gather testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate UAT activities, releases and migration events. Tracking of defects and progress of resolution
• Escalation of issues in a timely manner
• Produce system and process documentation.
• Ensure adherence to audit and operational standards.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Hands-on experience and in depth knowledge of Python Application development (5+ years)
• Java, real time messaging, SQL experience preferred
• Problem solving skills with an ability to address performance issues
• A flexible "can do" attitude; comfortable working in a fast paced environment with frequent release cycles and rapidly changing priorities.
• The ability to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team, across multiple locations and time zones, and to interact with various technology partners

Additional Skills that are helpful but not essential:

• An understanding of Equity derivative business and Quartz application development.
• Working experience with complex systems (grid, object oriented database, Oracle, etc.)

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