Company Background:
Our client is a famous investment bank.

For this position in the order management area, the successful candidates will participate in the development of order management and trading applications for the Equity business. The system consists of unix/C++/Java/Perl backend services, and .Net/C# front-end applications. XML/FIX is used for inter processes communication. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on all parts of the system.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive candidates who have strong genuine interests in technology & business, good analytical skills and firm commitments in striving for excellence. At the same time, the candidate must be a great team player, able to work effectively and pleasantly with colleagues across the firm.

The position requires extensive interaction with various teams within the firm: the equity business unit for requirement analysis, overseas counterparts for collaborating development efforts, and members in the local IT department for system integration. As such, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential as well.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and develop technical solutions to solve order/trading related business needs
• Discuss and collaborate development efforts with global counterparts 
• Collaborate with IT/integration teams for system integration testing, UAT, and production turnover
• Provide level two system support

Requirements:

• Proficient skills in UNIX/.Net, C++/C#, Sybase/SQL, Perl, XML, SOAP, TCP/IP, Java
• Hands-on development experience in client/server architecture
• Strong analytical skill with track record of problem solving and delivery
• Capable of effectively handling outage situations under stressful environment 
• Good knowledge of the FIX protocol is a plus
• Experience/knowledge of the securities and brokerage sector, with focus on front-end equity trading business
• Proficient in English

Project / People management skill:

• Ability to manage project development within a highly demanding environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Character:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and achievement orientated with high energy level
• Excellent team player and capable of earning the respect of colleagues worldwide
• Flexible and innovative

Educational Background:

• Undergraduate degree or above in a scientific/mathematical/engineering/computer science subject