Java Developer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Java Developer for our client in Jersey City, NJ. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• Focus on developing new methodologies or enhancing the existing functionality to calculate VaR and Stress.
• Work with a team of software developers focused on implementing Risk Calculation Models and a reporting framework and should be able to fit into Agile team.
• Interface with Risk Managers/Business Analysts and Middle office business users to gather requirements for enhancements and new features in the system.
• Coordinate the software development and testing efforts (SDLC cycle) including release and post release support as required.
• Perform risk methodology enhancements and infrastructural enhancements.
• Develop frameworks for calculating Risk Metrics and using the strategic firm-wide platform in Python.
• Utilize the following tools and technologies: Java, SQL Querying, Oracle, Netezza, DB2 Sailfish, Sybase, Shell Scripting and Linux

Desired Skills:

• Experience with risk calculations and models used in market risk.
• Experience with implementing highly concurrent systems using distributed systems.
• Knowledge of how different financial products and their derivatives work, along with their pricing.

Minimal Education and Field of Study Required For The Position:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field

Minimal Experience Required (# Of Years of Experience) Including Field and Industry:

• Over 5+ years of IT experience in developing enterprise level applications with multi-threading, Object Oriented Analysis and Design concepts including several years in financial domain applications (Market Risk, Equities, Options, Fixed-Income, Prime Services, Securities Lending etc.)

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