At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop rapid applications that make an immediate impact on trading operations.
- Company: Join Margo, a tech-savvy consultancy in the finance industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, tailored training, and skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of an elite team driving innovation in finance technology.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in Java and JavaScript; fresh graduates welcome.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
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
- 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 "can-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.
Rapid Application Developer - JAVA employer: Margoconsulting
Margoconsulting is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment within the finance sector. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, employees benefit from a culture that encourages rapid development and direct interaction with industry professionals, fostering both personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant financial hub, the company offers unique opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of trading technology.
