Application Developer

• Provide the expertise necessary to create a front office investment system by performing end-to-end system analysis, design, programming, documentation, implementation of an in-house investment system to be used by a Fixed Income Portfolio Management team.
• Work within a specific framework of standards, policies and procedures utilizing current technologies and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a unique system design documentation outlining overview, diagrams and design specific to users, application system and technical requirements;
• Participates in meetings regarding user requirements and design throughout the development phase of the project;
• Perform coding, unit testing, debugging, documenting and implementing of applications and scripts in collaboration with quality assurance;
• Analyze existing or proposed projects to determine their feasibility and time estimates required;
• Evaluate existing and new applications and upcoming technologies to meet user requirements;
• Maintain, support and enhance existing applications;
• Keeps up-to-date on new technology, applications, scripts and servers;
• Oversee the creation, installation and configuration of servers specific to application software;
• Perform data modeling for database design; and
• Analyze, maintain and implement security features for application development, servers, authentication and procedures.

Skills and Experience:

• Master degree in Computer Science with course work in accounting or business administration;
• Minimum 2-3 years related work experience demonstrating progressive responsible work in applications programming and system analysis;
• Must have experience in the investment/mutual fund industry;
• Proficiency in VB.NET, VBA, PYTHON and SQL Server is required;
• Knowledge of fixed income products, a plus;
• Experience with Charles River is a strong asset;
• Knowledgeable in a Unix or Linux operating environment;
• Ability to manage stress and work within established deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain pleasant working relationships;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the end users;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and technical procedures;
• Knowledgeable with database management using SQL in designing and creating complex queries; and
• Ability to think logically in solving problems assigned, present results with clarity and precision in writing;