Apache Spark Developer

At OST, we're a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 27 years we've been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we've built relationships, we've grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. As we celebrate this occasion, it important to note that for us, 27 years is more than just a number or an anniversary. It is 27 years of relationships, 27 years of trust, and 27 years of total reliability. We've been a mentor for some, a team builder for others, but most importantly we've been there. We know there is no substitute for experience, so let us help you navigate through the ever changing web of talent.
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The Analytics team is looking for a strong technologist to help implement a new algorithmic trading analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

• Help write analytics code, services and components in Java, Apache Spark, Kafka, Storm, Redis and related technologies such as Hadoop, Zookeeper
• Responsible for systems analysis - Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Requirement gathering and understanding, Analyze and convert functional requirements into concrete technical tasks and able to provide reasonable effort estimates
• Work proactively, independently and with global teams to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks
• Providing expertise in technical analysis and solving technical issues during project delivery
• Code reviews, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience with Java essential. Python, and R highly desired.
• Experience with Apache Spark streaming and batch framework
• Experience with Kafka, Storm, Zookeeper
• Knowledge of Redis, Hadoop
• Equities Electronic execution and/or analytics
• Any knowledge of KDB+/Q would be helpful
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Service oriented architecture, and data standards like JSON, Avro, Protobuf
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stake holders
• Demonstrate ownership and initiative taking
• Prior experience of working collaboratively with quant/trading desks is highly desirable

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.