Algorithmic Developer
- Recruiter
- Recruitx
- Location
- Aldgate
- Salary
- £50k - 100k per year
- Posted
- 13 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 28 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 60131415/recrui
- Contact
- Investoo Work
- Sectors
- IT, Networks & Systems, Programming
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Algorithmic Developer to join Investoo Group, a well-funded start-up looking to innovate products within the trading industry.
We require an experienced Algorithmic Developer to come in and lead the building of expert advisors, indicators, scripts, dashboards and robot products and tools.
You will have the opportunity to lead this sector of the business and be part of something big right from the start, allowing you to demonstrate your ability to grow a whole business unit from the ground up. You will be challenged daily in an exciting and ever-changing environment surrounded by marketers, developers, editors and strategic leaders.
As the Algorithmic Developer, your duties will include:
- The research, planning and development of all algorithmic based products
- Development and maintenance of these products across the full software development life cycle
- Account for Data management; e.g. ensuring data is completely clean
- Account for Risk management; Market Risk and Operational Risk
- Account for Live execution; back testing vs live trading differences, and the best solutions
- Full stack (Backend & Frontend) web development
- Writing and maintenance of technical documentation, non-technical, specifications and recording all procedures
- Ensure all code is tested and reviewed to the highest standards
An ideal Algorithmic Developer will hold the following experience:
- 2+ years’ experience building similar products
- High level experience in at least 2 of the following languages; C#, C++, SQL, MQL4/5 API, Python, MATLAB
- Experienced in working with MetaTrader 4/5 and/or NinjaTrader platforms
- Solid foundation of database architecture
- Experience working with third-party SDKs and APIs
- In-depth knowledge of relational database systems
- Git source control
- Linux server admin
Also, very helpful traits include:
- Experience leading teams across multiple projects
- Some business strategy within previous role
- Startup background a plus
- Progressive Enhancement / Responsive Design Techniques
- Knowledge of best-practices for web performance, accessibility and usability
- Best practice in development environments and deployment processes
- Phalcon MVC frameworks (some of our products run on this MVC)
- Non-relational database systems
- Unit testing / test-driven development
- Continuous integration
Careers at Investoo Group include a magnitude of benefits including:
- Offices in one of the most innovative cities in the world, London
- Being part of an exhilarating, creative oozing co-working space, WeWork
- Relaxed, casual dress code, free beer on tap, serviced office rooms, free tea and coffee, free snacks, free breakfasts on Mondays and much more
- Competitive holiday allowances
- Access to networking, lunchtime talks, workshops and events
- Once a week every week, lunch is on us
- Half/full day activity outings once a month
Your working hours will be 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. In return for this you will receive a competitive salary of between £50,000 - £100,000 per annum depending on experience.
For an opportunity to join this rapidly-expanding company please submit your CV online.
recruitx ref: 60131415 / INDHP