Chicago, IL
312
FULLTIME
competitive
PERM
746401
openma
none
no
C# Engineer w/Futures or FX
C#, real time/trading applications, SQL, multi-threading, FIX protocol or futures or FX environment
11-16-2009
Due to continued growth and the demand for ever-evolving trading applications, we are currently looking to hire a Senior C# Engineer with proven experience in developing high-volume, real-time applications.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of key front-end, middle-tier, and back-end software components to support entire futures and foreign exchange trading lifecycles. This includes market data collection, execution management, and allocation processing. Candidates should be interested in developing robust electronic trading systems.
Duties include:
* As a key team member you will be responsible for direct support of the FIX systems.
* Gathering needs by actively pursuing details through planning and communication as appropriate to fully understand software and data interactions.
* Designing, building, and delivering robust trading applications and/or systems.

Providing regular status updates to management personnel or other team members.
* Occasional tasks may also include analyzing and interpreting data or providing guidance to other development and management team members.
* Provide 24-hour, 6-day support for owned business-critical systems.
Requirements:
We are looking for self-directed and motivated people who are driven to provide quality software that meets business needs in a reliable and efficient manner.
A candidate who will succeed in this role must be able to operate with minimal initial requirements, structure, and guidance.
Expectations of this role include the ability to demonstrate clear and concise verbal and written communication in the form of discussion participation, email, and occasional written documentation.
Communication skills are crucial to working with a variety of business roles to plan, schedule, organize, and coordinate development efforts.
Required technical skills include:
* Strong C# skills - at least 5 years of experience
* SQL Server development skills such as T-SQL and stored procedures
* Strong multi-threading experience
Required competencies include:
* Strong communication skills and abilities
* Problem solving skills
* Data validation (Microsoft SQL Server databases)
Bonus skills include:
* Experience with FIX protocol for futures or FX environments
* Software performance tuning
* Knowledge of software development best-practices and standards
Open Systems Technologies, Inc.
Fax: (617) 423-3161