Java / Real-Time Analytics Developer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Java / Real-Time Analytics 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:

• Resource required for Never Down Program for Panther Retirement/Platform Modernization
• Below are the high level Projects within the Program
• NvD - Pioneer - Replace Exchange/Market Connectivity with vendor solutions
• NvD - Pioneer - Replace Client Trading and Hedging
• NvD - Pioneer - Replace Bonds MID Pricing
• Enablement/Efficiency - Panther/Pioneer Retirement for EMEA
• The PIONEER group is responsible for delivering a reliable, extensible, high-performance and cross-product real-time trading platform that addresses Execution, Straight-Through Processing, Intelligent Pricing, Auto Quoting, Risk Management and Internal Markets.
• The PIONEER RACE Team provides a real-time analytical calculation engine framework and develops varieties of real-time pricing and risk models to meet business requirements in electronic market making and strategy trading.
• Develop common frameworks and core services to facilitate real-time pricing/risk model development and promote standardization and re-use of analytical calculation modules.
• Intelligent pricing models for liquid rates products, particularly in government and agency bonds. These models strive for full automation in programmatically generating tradable prices to meet electronic market making business demands.
• In addition, the team develops pricing and risk models for fixed income products in other regions, such as Australia and Japan. Also, we handle some interest rate derivative products.

Work Description:

• Develop and enhance Real-time Analytical Calculation Engine (RACE) framework and related services.
• Responsible for supporting liquid rates business. Work includes developing and enhancing rates pricing and risk models, trading strategies and execution algorithms, and real-time relative value analyses.
• Maintain common analytical library and develop analytic calculation modules and services that other PIONEER teams need and promote a common analytical library across PIONEER.
• Follow release and production change procedures and work with other teams to deliver and maintain reliable and functional front-office pricing and trading applications.
• Communicate with traders directly to clarify requirements or address issues.
• Participate in rotational production support activities.
• Identify, analyze, communicate and resolve application, infrastructure and environmental issues and problems. 
• 1.3 EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SETS
• 1.3.1 Required Skills 
• Seven-plus years of hands-on core Java developer experience.
• Solid analytical skills and strong financial model background.
• Knowledge and experience of Fixed Income market and electronic trading (Treasuries, Swaps, Futures, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope with rapid front-office development and to respond to and address production situations promptly.
• Ability to communicate and act professionally with IT staff and business clients while under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• 1.3.2 Desired Skills
• Advanced degree in financial engineering, math, physical sciences or engineering is a huge plus. 
• 1.3.3 Programming
• Java: strong in multi-threading programming and messaging middleware (publish/subscribe, JMS, and Tibco RV). 
• 1.3.4 Tools
• Shell Scripting, Red Hat Linux, Windows, Oracle SQL, Perforce, Maven, Eclipse.

Primary Skill:

• JavaScript

Secondary Skill:

• C++

Required Skills:

• Seven-plus years of hands-on core Java developer experience.
• Solid analytical skills and strong financial model background.
• Knowledge and experience of Fixed Income market and electronic trading (Treasuries, Swaps, Futures, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope with rapid front-office development and to respond to and address production situations promptly.
• Ability to communicate and act professionally with IT staff and business clients while under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in financial engineering, math, physical sciences or engineering is a huge plus.

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