IT Strategist Java Developer - Hybrid

This role involves both development and production support for a high-performance algorithmic trading platform. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating directly with the trading desk to develop and enhance new and existing algorithmic trading models while ensuring platform stability., * Perform development and production support for an Algorithmic trading platform

• Work closely with the trading desk to develop new and expand existing algo trading models
• Ensure production support of the platform and handle business as usual requests from the desk
• Contribute to trading projects and develop required features
• Provide a best-in-class production-capable environment for the electronic trading system, including data center operations, business continuity, application development, deployment, and support
• Analyze new ideas and requirements for development in collaboration with traders and quantitative researchers
• Maintain and improve the trading application, including new features, algorithms, enhancements, and performance optimization
• Implement algorithms in line with compliance and regulations
• Monitor the trading platform to ensure stability and proper function
• Interact with Market Access, IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Compliance teams

• 5 - 10 years of relevant industry experience with development in Java
• Experience with supporting production platforms and interacting directly with business users
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues to determine their cause at the code, network, operating system, or firewall level

Desired skills:

• Prior experience with C is preferred
• Experience with algorithm programming and low-latency systems is a plus

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Strategist Java Developer for a Hybrid position (3-4 days onsite) with a Global Financial Institution located in New York, NY. This is a 12 month contract opportunity., Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident), For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.