Software Developer

Boston  ‐ Onsite
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A Large Asset Management firm in Boston Massachusetts is looking for a software Developer to join their team.

This is a contract position.

Previous financial experience is a must (preferably in Equities)

Rate is $65-$70 p/h (c2c)

Overview:

Client is a quantitative-based investment management - financial institution that utilizes both "bottom-up" Stock Selection & Dy namic Strategies, as well as, multi-alpha "top-down" Diversified Risk & Macro Strategies.

The Software Developer will focus on developing, enhancing and supporting Clients proprietary Strategic Applications affiliated with constructing and trading portfolios. This new role will report to the Head of Portfolio Construction and Implementation. This contributor will work closely with clients Construction Analysts and Traders in Equities. These efforts will entail requirements gathering, consensus building, heads-down development, vendor product integration, and transition management. This role entails the use of vendor APIs, structured programming & task management, unit & integration testing, as well as, delivery reporting.

Responsibilities:
  • Enhance & support strategic proprietary tools, as a primary role;
  • Facilitate integration testing of 3rd party tools & data, as demand requires;


Professional Qualifications:
  • An undergraduate degree in Technology and Software Development is required;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft-based technologies, including strong SQL, T-SQL, C#, MVC framework experience is required;
  • Strong understanding and experience with data modeling
  • Must be able to explain how to write Dy namic SQL
  • Strong understanding, and experience developing Investment Management systems is required;
  • Knowledge of Security & Account Master, Trade Delivery, Cash Management, and Portfolio Management concepts is critical;
  • First-hand business knowledge & experience in Trade Optimization & Trading is crucial; having experience with MSCI Barra, Northfield, Axioma or other vendor-based optimization processes would be helpful.
  • At least 7 years of Application Development experience with 5 years of Investment Management relevant experience is preferred.


Personal Qualities:
  • Strong business analysis capabilities, and excellent application development & database skills;
  • Energized by a fast-paced Trading environment, yet able to be methodical & deliberate;
  • Ability to troubleshoot & problem-solve, and is detail driven;
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently;
  • Works well in a close team environment.
Start date
08/2014
Duration
6+ Months
(extension possible)
From
Huxley Associates
Published at
21.08.2014
Project ID:
761539
Contract type
Freelance
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