Principal Software Engineer - Global Trading Technologies

Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG) is a global financial technology company that helps leading brokers and asset managers improve returns for investors around the world. We empower their traders to reduce the end-to-end cost of implementing investments.

The incumbent will participate in the design, development and enhancements of various products. The individual must have extensive knowledge of object-oriented design and experience developing component based/distributed software systems using various programming languages. In addition, the individual will have a key role in systems architecture, database design and manipulation, modern GUI design and third party interfaces.

• Develop and apply state-of-the-art methods to the creation, design and development of complex software programs, applications and projects.
• Develop and design complex service oriented architectures and develop robust multi-threaded client applications using Agile development methods.
• Design complex enterprise software systems for industry specific applications.
• Plan, conduct and direct major projects, or phases of projects, to resolve advanced and complex technical problems.
• Design infrastructures to ensure consistency, quality, maintainability, and architectural integrity.
• Create and apply advanced methods, theories and provide technical research techniques to situations requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge (e.g. complex problem solving, engineering reports and/or technical papers, articles).
• Investigate and advise management on the feasibility of new projects, systems or approaches.
• Provide technical leadership for software system engineering, design development, integration, test and evaluation of software.
• Establish theoretical basis and methods of approach, recommend technical corrections and evaluate project progress and results.
• Direct accountability for broad phases of projects and perform advanced development work.
• Review existing software architectures and identify areas for improvement in scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Mentor the development team in the adoption and use of best practices and design methodologies.

Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in object oriented programming, relational databases (RDBMS) and new/advanced programming languages
• Proven knowledge of Agile development methods.
• Previous experience in integration across multiple products
• Ability to set direction, identify, prioritize, and assign resources to ensure delivery success
• Experience with enterprise production environments, including understanding of operational support issues
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, software development environments, and source control techniques
• Advanced technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
• Expert analytical/design skills within multi-product/multi-environment framework
• Proven knowledge of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects while adapting quickly to rapidly changing priorities
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Technical Knowledge / Skills:

• JAVA
• JBOSS
• SQL
• Sybase
• TCP/IP, networking
• Object Oriented programming
• Relational Database Management Systems

Working knowledge in:

• UNIX/Linux
• Windows OS
• Message Oriented Middleware
• Service Oriented Architectures
• Specialized Industry applications
• C, C++

Nice to know:

• Trading related concepts
• XML, XSL/XSLT
• EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S. Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent technical discipline and 7 + years experience in Software Engineering role
• Advanced degree preferred