Senior Consultant - Front-Office Investment Trading Development - Java, SQL, C#, KAFKA

STATE STREET CORPORATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their dynamic Charles River implementation team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise in Java and C# programming to ensure seamless integration of the IMS suite for clients in the investment trading space. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will be instrumental in delivering next-generation infrastructure solutions, utilizing emerging technologies such as AI and Blockchain. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while contributing to the development of innovative enterprise investment management software solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Medical Care

Insurance Plans

Savings Plans

Flexible Work Program

Development Programs

Educational Support

Paid Volunteer Days

Matching Gift Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Java and C# programming for investment trading.
• Knowledge of ETL tools and database administration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives and manage multiple projects.
• Develop inbound and outbound interfaces for clients.
• Collaborate with team members for successful implementation.

Skills

Java Programming

C# Programming

XML Messaging

Database Administration

ETL Tools (Kettle, Talend)

SOAP/XML

Tomcat Configuration

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

5+ years in Financial/Software Services

Tools

Perforce

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Azure

Snowflake

Job description

Candidates must possess experiencing supporting / software engineering/coding in Investment Trading space.

What we are looking for

As a Senior Consultant will be an integral player of the Charles River implementation team. Senior Consultants brings technical expertise and direction to implementation teams, ensuring proper implementation of Charles River’s IMS suite at our clients. Technical implementations include all aspects of a consulting project, from installation of n-tier software and integration with third party systems to DR/HA design to documenting and performing technical training for the client. This role is a highly technical role and spans XML messaging, Charles River web services API, ETL tool usage, Java and/or C# programming, and database administration tasks.

Why this job is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

• Java and C# programming
• Lead and manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining implementation schedules.
• Participate in functional and technical requirements gathering and review
• Create, test, and correct inbound and outbound interfaces based on
• Collaborate with team members including business analysts, project managers, and customer staff
• Serve as a technical expert in implementation projects
• Contribute to the technical documentation

What we value

• Java and C# programming
• Windows and Unix (Linux)
• Knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle and Talend
• Familiar with at least one SCM (Perforce would be a plus)
• XML and XSLT
• Understanding of ERDs
• Tomcat configuration and optimization
• N-tier application architecture
• SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, Open JMS, Kafka
• In-depth knowledge of one of the following RDBMS: Oracle or MS SQL Server
• Perl
• Crystal Reports or Sql Server Reporting Services
• Self-motivated and Self-driven
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience in methodology-based solution delivery and managing customers’ expectations.
• Problem solving skills and ability to recognize long term solutions across multiple projects.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good interpersonal skills; ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector; solid client interaction skills..

Strong preference

• Financial services industry experience
• Previous consulting background
• Previous OMS implementation experience
• System integration using ETL tools
• Experience with Azure and Snowflake

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• A BA/BS degree in a business or technical field including Finance, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• A minimum of 5 + years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry (Financial market information systems background preferred)
• The ability to travel to client sites throughout the United States and Canada as well as the ability to work effectively when remote from clients. Travel of 35%-50% is typical and but may exceed that in any given year.

About State Street

What we do: State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investments research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow: We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility: We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experience and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at www.StateStreet.com/careers

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