Java Developer

US-MA-Boston

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Job Description

Our team of engineers builds solutions to the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field. 

Job Summary: 

The primary role of the candidate is to assist with the uplift of GSAL’s Agency Lending Applications to a new suite of Dynamic Compute servers.  The candidate is expected to participate in the entire process software development life cycle from definition of requirements through deployment and support.  The successful candidate will work closely with GSAL’s IT peers and the Agency Lending user community (traders, operations and client services) in support of clients in both the US and Europe.  If necessary, the candidate is expected to work closely with colleagues and users in other regions.   
 

DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS: 

The candidate will have the opportunity to - 
• Develop a deep understanding of the Agency Lending Business and the business flows 
• Develop a deep understanding of Agency Lending Processing systems and related applications 
• Develop personal and technical skills to a high level 
• Participate in a high work ethic environment

Skills & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years OO design/development 
• 2+ years Java 
• Experience with full project life cycle 
• Knowledge Solid communication and presentation skill 
• Experience with Linux operating systems / Shell Scripting 
• OO design and implementation experience essential

Preferred Qualifications

• OO design and implementation experience essential 
• Core Java experience essential 
• RDBMS experience essential, Sybase or UDB a plus 
• Experience with real-time systems/messaging infrastructures with multi-thread capability highly desirable 
• Familiarity with build/deployment tools 
• Test driven development and methodology using tools like Fitness a plus 
• Listed Stock Loan / Agency Lending knowledge a strong plus 

Programming Languages: 
• 2+ years OO design/development 
• 2+ years Java 
• 2+ years RDBMS, Sybase or UDB preferred