Kforce Inc · 6 days ago
Trading Application Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expKforce Inc is working with a well-known, growing Investment firm in search of a Trading Applications Engineer. The role involves providing critical technical support to the trading desk and back-office operations, specializing in bond and loan trading, while ensuring a high standard of software development life cycle practices.
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Responsibilities
Provide timely day-to-day support for the trading platform and Business-to-Business integrations
Work with business users (Traders, PMs, Operations, Analysts, Finance/Compliance professionals, etc.) and perform requirements analysis, application design, and implementation
Ensure a high standard of SDLC with a focus on automated testing/regression
Create and maintain professional-level internal knowledge base
Provide training to business users and new joiners
Align and add to the culture and overall vision/mission of the team
Qualification
Required
3+ years (or the equivalent) of experience working in the financial industry with a deep understanding or strong potential to pick up financial securities, especially bonds and loans
Experience with Python programming
Experience maintaining and integrating new work into existing codebases
Experience with Linux (commands, diagnostics, resolving issues)
Experience working with Microsoft SSIS and SSRS
Experience with XML/XPath/XSLT
Experience with a Trading system; Like Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River
Experience with portfolio accounting systems like Geneva
Strong track record of hands-on SQL Server T-SQL
Possess a strong understanding of financial instruments, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
A natural team player, able to collaborate seamlessly to understand and meet requirements
Able to connect the dots and be proactive toward improving the day-to-day support function
Must have excellent programming and data management skills, strong verbal/written communication skills
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; Detail-oriented
Strong cultural fit - teamwork, proactive/self-starter, results-oriented, and integrity
Have an 'Own it!' mindset
Active Batch, Control-M, Autosys scheduling
Knowledge of HTTP and web API design
Preferred
Prior experience with Everest is strongly desired but not a hard requirement
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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