Shain Associates

Design, develop, and support high-performance trading systems software in C++ within a mission-critical environment. | Minimum 7 years of C++ development experience, strong Linux debugging skills, knowledge of trading systems, and experience with real-time distributed applications. | • Looking for a highly motivated C++ Trading Systems Developer with demonstrated experience in designing, developing and delivering core production software solutions in a mission critical trading systems environment. Major responsibilities include:  Assessing business and systems requirements and developing functional specifications  Designing and developing high quality, high performance trading systems software written in C++ to meet deliverable timelines and requirements  Adhering to software development life cycle process/methodology  Building business level subject matter expertise in trading systems functionality and processing  Provide second level support for production on an ad hoc basis when necessary Location:  Princeton, NJ Organizational Structure:  The developer will be an integral part of a core development team and report to the Trading System Development management team. Qualifications:  Full software development life cycle experience in a mission critical trading systems environment a must… Options, Equities, Futures, etc.  Must possess excellent software design skills and knowledge of advanced data structures  Must have exceptionally strong C++ knowledge and debugging skills in a Linux environment  Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts a must  Strong knowledge of TCP/IP multicast and socket programming required  Knowledge of the BOOST libraries and STL required  Must have experience in developing real-time applications in a distributed processing architecture  Must have excellent organizational and communication skills  Must be able to work effectively in a team environment  Strong knowledge of the logical business domain in Options or Equities trading systems a big plus  Experience coding interface solutions for FIX, OPRA, CTA or UTP a big plus  Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl a plus Education and Experience:  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science  7+ years of experience in C++ development  5+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering software solutions in a trading systems environment for an Exchange or a Wall Street firm