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Trading Tool Developer - Chicago
Brief Summary of Position
The Trading Tool Developer is responsible for defining,
creating and enhancing tools used in our electronic trading
operations. This position will interface with traders to coordinate
the design, programming, testing and implementation of short-term
development projects and trading tools. Using knowledge of
financial trading concepts and systems, this position will
quickly turn ideas into practical solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with traders to understand the business need, gather
business requirements and help analyze solutions
- Manage the development and training lab to help traders
develop and backtest their ideas in a controlled environment
- Take a lead role in key components of the software development
process including; program specifications, programming and
testing
- Work closely with traders, the development team and staff
across the organization throughout the development process
- Create and update documentation for new development projects
- Adhere to quality standards
- Develop effective test plans
- Effectively roll out new tools and enhancements
- Create user documentation
- Recognize opportunities to expand the application across
trading strategies
- Provide useful training to end users in a clear and timely
manner
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience testing and deploying trading systems
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with traders
- Strong documentation skills
- Experience in the financial industry
- Familiarity with CQG backtesting a plus
Educational/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related
field
- 1-2 years experience using the .NET framework and Java
We offer you an attractive compensation package
and the benefits of working with an experienced management
team, excellent support staff and Geneva Trading's long term
commitment to staff development.
We are a selective and dynamic organization
with the best infrastructure to support sound decision making.
You are invited to visit our company website at www.geneva-trading.com
to find out more about us. If you are interested in becoming
part of our team, please send your resume, coverletter, and
salary requirements to jobs@geneva-trading.com with your name
and “Trading Tool Developer” in the subject line. |
