Core Java/Scala DeveloperLong Term Consulting Opportunity2/3 days on site in NYC, NYThe ideal candidate should have the skills listed below but in addition should be a self-driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. In addition the candidate should respond well to change and quickly pick up new concepts in an ever moving regulatory landscape. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skill set of those around him/her. Daily responsibilities include, transforming requirements into code, attending scrum meetings, reporting on project status, and learning our in-house frameworks and Java best practices Position Description: The Trade Surveillance team builds and executes complex surveillance models that focus on monitoring the trading practices of the Firm's front office functions. A senior developer in this space partners with business analysts and other developers to drive forward the business agenda through solid design and execution. Responsibilities: - Read and understand requirements for market abuse models - Write Java/Scala + Spark code that accurately reflects the requirements and design documents. - Write unit tests that exercise all major logic components of the code.- Deploy, maintain and performance tune all models.The candidate should have 4 or more years of experience coding. He/she should be capable of understanding and solving complex problems, have solid communication skills. Financial services experience preferred. Skills Required: - 3+ years of appropriate technical experience- Strong proficiency with Scala on Spark.- Or Strong proficiency with Core Java and have knowledge on Spark/Hadoop eco system.- Database experience preferably with DB2, Sybase, or Oracle- Complete SDLC process and Agile Methodology (Scrum)- Strong oral and written communication skills- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional approach Skill Desired: - Previous experience in Trade Surveillance or working with data from the order lifecycle- Good to have knowledge on Hadoop Technologies- High quality software architecture and design methodologies and patterns- Work experience as level-3 support for applications- Layered Architecture, Component based Architecture- XML-based technologies- Unix OS, Scripting, Python or Perl- Experience in development on other application types (Web applications, batch, or streaming)
