Buy Side Hedge Fund - Java Developer

What we are looking for:

• Strong proficiency in Java (5+ years)
• Robust knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies eg Oracle, MongoDB
• Proficient knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
• Great communication skills
• Strong understanding and experience with agile methodologies
• Proficient working on both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content eg Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university
• Self-organized with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
• Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike
• Confident communicator: able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views.

Advantageous:

• An understanding of financial markets: either from a keen interest or prior experience
• Knowledge of design patterns
• Experience with FIX a significant advantage.
• Python experience
• Experience of Front Office software and/or trading systems development eg in a hedge fund or investment bank.
• Expertise in designing and building distributed systems with service-based or event-driven architectures, and concurrent processing.
• Knowledge of tools like - Git, Jenkins, Docker, etc.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.