Rapid Application Developer - JAVA

Margoconsulting
Greater London, UK
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Algorithmic Trading Data Stores Python (Programming Language) Rapid Application Development Backtesting Software Engineering Scripting Information Technology
+2 more
Low Latency Data Management

Job description

Rapid Application Developer - JAVA

London Permanent Contract Hybrid

Margo is a Tech Native consultancy covering high value-added IT expertise for the market finance industry. We believe that the smart alliance between complex IT topics and the finance area brings the most challenging topics to our consultants: low latency, multithreading, and high data volume.

Joining Margo as an IT consultant is the promise to be part of a human-sized company with an internal monitoring and tailor-made training policy that assures you will develop your skills. Our offers are organized around three main expertise areas: IT Support, Rapid Application Development, and Software Development.

Margo is seeking a Rapid Application Developer to integrate its teams within a leading worldwide corporate and investment bank.

The Role

This is a tactical application development role where the focus is on rapid delivery and immediate business impact directly on the trading desk. You will be part of an elite team where technical agility and a proactive approach are the keys to success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Rapid Development: Use rapid application development techniques for quick turn-around of high-profile projects sitting directly on the trading floor.
  • Trading Frameworks: Build and enhance trading framework software and algorithmic tools through close interaction with traders and quants.
  • Trader-Facing Interaction: Work in a heavily trader-facing capacity to translate business needs into technical solutions quickly.
  • Front Office Support: Provide L2/L3 support for the platform and algorithmic tools to ensure seamless trading operation.
  • Performance Tracking: Report and track performance indicators for front-office traders, covering electronic and algorithmic trading, back-testing, and data management systems.
  • Data Management: Monitor fetching processes and data health while contributing to the design and implementation of data stores and APIs.

Skills Required

  • Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript, which serve as the primary technical stack for this role.
  • Systems: Comfort working within a Windows infrastructure.
  • Scripting: Ability to write scripts in Python or other languages for additional automation is highly welcome.
  • Academic Foundation: Experience with school or university projects in Java.
  • Emerging Tech: While not mandatory, exposure to languages like Rust or Go is a potential advantage for future projects.
  • Experience: 0-1 years of experience. We are specifically seeking talented fresh graduates with strong academic foundations who have demonstrated their skills through relevant internships and technical projects.
  • Mindset: A strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive, motivated β€œcan-do” attitude.
  • Finance Exposure: Basic understanding of financial market focused on Equities and Derivatives.

Additional Information

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

  • Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript, which serve as the primary technical stack for this role.
  • Systems: Comfort working within a Windows infrastructure.
  • Scripting: Ability to write scripts in Python or other languages for additional automation is highly welcome.
  • Academic Foundation: Experience with school or university projects in Java.
  • Emerging Tech: While not mandatory, exposure to languages like Rust or Go is a potential advantage for future projects.
  • Experience: 0-1 years of experience. We are specifically seeking talented fresh graduates with strong academic foundations who have demonstrated their skills through relevant internships and technical projects.
  • Mindset: A strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive, motivated β€œcan-do” attitude.
  • Finance Exposure: Basic understanding of financial market focused on Equities and Derivatives.

About the company

Margo is a Tech Native consultancy covering high value-added IT expertise for the market finance industry. We believe that the smart alliance between complex IT topics and the finance area brings the most challenging topics to our consultants: low latency, multithreading, and high data volume.

Joining Margo as an IT consultant is the promise to be part of a human-sized company with an internal monitoring and tailor-made training policy that assures you will develop your skills. Our offers are organized around three main expertise areas: IT Support, Rapid Application Development, and Software Development.

Margo is seeking a Rapid Application Developer to integrate its teams within a leading worldwide corporate and investment bank.

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