Network System Engineer

Position Title: Network / System Engineer IV
Location: Jersey city, NJ
Job Posting Expected Start Date: 15/04/2024
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: 40 hours work week
Pay Rate: $73.6/hr on W2
Job Description
Responsibilities
Market Data Technology & Services (MDT&S), is a function within Application Production Services & Engineering, responsible for the full product lifecycle for News, Real-time, Reference and Index data across the firm.

• Organized globally MDT&S consists of the following departments:
• Business Advisory & Inventory management
• Technical Engineering & Development
• Technical Operations
• Service Delivery
• Engineering & Development are responsible for the architecture and development of market data technologies deployed at the firm. The team's goal is to provide a reliable managed market data service that can be used by business groups to facilitate the dissemination of pricing data globally in the firm.
• The new hire will be a senior member of the Market data development team and will play a key role in facilitating the integration of market data technologies within the firm. He /She will also be involved in the design and deployment of market data systems and services that will be used by the different business units in the firm.
• The ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience in software development. The position will involve working closely with senior technologists from the engineering, operations and development communities, so excellent communication and technical skills are a must.

Primary Skill
Core Java
Secondary Skill
UNIX/SHELL SCRIPTS
Tertiary Skill
Linux

Required Skills

* Develop (Market Data) APIs and related operational tools in Java
* Excellent scripting ability (Bash, Python)
* Good knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Routing Protocols, Security)
* Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating environments
* CI/CD Tooling (Git, Jira, Ansible)
* Excellent data structures skills, multi-threaded programming and caching technologies
* Strong discipline regarding adherence to CI/CD processes
* Experience writing and working with latency critical, high throughput distributed systems.
* Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating environment
* Develop performance and diagnostic tools to assist in debugging issues with market data systems.
* Understanding of RESTful principles, best practices and related technologies
* Providing 3rd level support as the highest level of internal technical escalation.
Desired Skills:
* Experience in micro services/full stack development is a plus (Spring boot, drop wizard, hibernate, Python, html5)
* Thorough knowledge of Market Data Distribution technologies (Refinitiv, Bloomberg)
* Expert knowledge of consolidated and direct feeds* A high level of experience in market data content from multiple providers.
* Experience in Refinitiv RFA, RTAPI and Bloomberg market data API's..
* Experience in financial market applications, exchange data and internal trading flows

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222731 when responding to this ad.