Director, Software Engineering - Quantitative Risk Management Applications SALARY: $200k - $230k flex plus 27% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, il Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote You will manage six plus people and help build the framewrok within the quantitative management platform developing software applications and solutions. Java C++ python automation devops cicd aws terraform Kubernetes SQL docker helm masters or phd This role is responsible for one or more functions within Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) who develops and maintains risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. This role will collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, backtesting and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, backtesting and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing.Education and/or Experience: Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
10/05/2024
Full time
Director, Software Engineering - Quantitative Risk Management Applications SALARY: $200k - $230k flex plus 27% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, il Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote You will manage six plus people and help build the framewrok within the quantitative management platform developing software applications and solutions. Java C++ python automation devops cicd aws terraform Kubernetes SQL docker helm masters or phd This role is responsible for one or more functions within Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) who develops and maintains risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. This role will collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, backtesting and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, backtesting and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing.Education and/or Experience: Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
09/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
09/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Java Risk Management Software Engineer. Candidate will develop and maintain risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Candidate will collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand the technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
09/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Java Risk Management Software Engineer. Candidate will develop and maintain risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Candidate will collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand the technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Qualifications: Strong programing skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
Technology Delivery Lead, Risk Rating & Pricing Insurance City, London/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Permanent Up to £110,000 per annum + fantastic benefits + bonus PREVIOUS INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL A leading Insurance Entity is looking to recruit an experienced Technology Delivery Lead to be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of an agreed and evolving set of Risk Rating & Pricing initiatives. As the Technology Delivery Lead will need to have a clear understanding the commercial drivers and imperatives for Risk Rating & Pricing and contribute to the development of an overall Risk Rating & Pricing Strategy. You will also manage a team of software developers and therefore should possesses a strong background in software engineering practices and methods, with a proven track record of managing and delivering Agile projects. Key Responsibilities: Understanding the Risk Rating & Pricing landscape for my client on a global basis, across London & Global products, Central, East & West, and the different Risk Rating & Pricing initiatives to implement proportionate and fit for purpose delivery approaches and plans, including the downstream impacts on technology landscape, Operational/Underwriting processes, and associated governance/controls. Ensure project alignment with business goals: You will work closely with the business stakeholders and Product Owner to ensure that the project is aligned with the overall business goals and objectives. This means that you need to have a thorough understanding of the business context in which the project is being delivered and ensure that the project is contributing towards the achievement of the business goals. Facilitate team meetings: As a Technology Delivery Lead, and working with the Scrum Master, you will set, monitor, and maintain the standards for team meetings, including backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. You will need to ensure that all team members are engaged and that the meetings are productive. You will also need to encourage collaboration and communication to promote a successful outcome. Monitor project progress: You will need to monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion. This will involve managing the development team to identify any issues or roadblocks and finding ways to overcome them. You will need to be proactive in identifying potential issues and risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate them. Skills and Experience You will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technology Delivery Lead or Programme Manager with demonstrable experience of successful delivery of multi department/business area programs of work including understanding a deep understanding of the importance of the People, Process, Technology and Data elements in delivering successful and enduring change. Demonstrable experience of internal and external stakeholder engagement (including vendors). Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Agile and Scaled Agile practices - you know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Scaled Agile tools and techniques and be an advocate for these tools and techniques. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out) and ensure this relates to Risk Rating & Pricing Initiatives Technology Delivery Lead, Risk Rating & Pricing Insurance City, London/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Permanent Up to £110,000 per annum + fantastic benefits + bonus
09/05/2024
Full time
Technology Delivery Lead, Risk Rating & Pricing Insurance City, London/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Permanent Up to £110,000 per annum + fantastic benefits + bonus PREVIOUS INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL A leading Insurance Entity is looking to recruit an experienced Technology Delivery Lead to be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of an agreed and evolving set of Risk Rating & Pricing initiatives. As the Technology Delivery Lead will need to have a clear understanding the commercial drivers and imperatives for Risk Rating & Pricing and contribute to the development of an overall Risk Rating & Pricing Strategy. You will also manage a team of software developers and therefore should possesses a strong background in software engineering practices and methods, with a proven track record of managing and delivering Agile projects. Key Responsibilities: Understanding the Risk Rating & Pricing landscape for my client on a global basis, across London & Global products, Central, East & West, and the different Risk Rating & Pricing initiatives to implement proportionate and fit for purpose delivery approaches and plans, including the downstream impacts on technology landscape, Operational/Underwriting processes, and associated governance/controls. Ensure project alignment with business goals: You will work closely with the business stakeholders and Product Owner to ensure that the project is aligned with the overall business goals and objectives. This means that you need to have a thorough understanding of the business context in which the project is being delivered and ensure that the project is contributing towards the achievement of the business goals. Facilitate team meetings: As a Technology Delivery Lead, and working with the Scrum Master, you will set, monitor, and maintain the standards for team meetings, including backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. You will need to ensure that all team members are engaged and that the meetings are productive. You will also need to encourage collaboration and communication to promote a successful outcome. Monitor project progress: You will need to monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion. This will involve managing the development team to identify any issues or roadblocks and finding ways to overcome them. You will need to be proactive in identifying potential issues and risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate them. Skills and Experience You will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technology Delivery Lead or Programme Manager with demonstrable experience of successful delivery of multi department/business area programs of work including understanding a deep understanding of the importance of the People, Process, Technology and Data elements in delivering successful and enduring change. Demonstrable experience of internal and external stakeholder engagement (including vendors). Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Agile and Scaled Agile practices - you know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Scaled Agile tools and techniques and be an advocate for these tools and techniques. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out) and ensure this relates to Risk Rating & Pricing Initiatives Technology Delivery Lead, Risk Rating & Pricing Insurance City, London/Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) Permanent Up to £110,000 per annum + fantastic benefits + bonus
Technology Lead - Underwriting Technology Insurance Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity My client is a leading Specialist Insurer and they are looking for an experienced Technology Lead to join their existing team and be responsible for the design and delivery of an agreed and evolving set of UW Technology Initiatives. This role will suit a true technology expert on a development team as you will be responsible for everything from planning to delivering key features and management of those features. To be successful in the role you will need to quickly develop a deep understanding of the products and business goals which you can translate into technology direction, design, and decisions. Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Key Responsibilities: Understanding the UW Technology initiatives landscape for my client on a global basis, and the different UW Technology initiatives to design and support the implementation of proportionate and fit for purpose solutions designs and plans, including the downstream impacts on the technology landscape, and associated governance/controls. Understand the individual initiatives and products to build and present designs (based on the high-level design considerations and transition states) to a sufficient level of detail for translation into technical deliverables Set-up and run a Design Authority Group, in line with the Terms of Reference Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Development teams to develop the solution design, aligning detailed designs with the high-level design and escalating any deviations Work closely with Software Architects, challenging their decisions and collaborating with them to optimise technical designs and translate them into technical deliverables Documenting key transition states from a Technology delivery point of view, and evolution throughout interim states, to a target Technology state Technology Capabilities & Standards: Provide application design and programming expertise and guidance to Technology professionals involved in the development and enhancement of business applications Work with Technology areas to identify, propose and implement new technologies as solutions to business needs, based on strategic direction and priorities Aligning the detailed designs with the wider GRS Technology Roadmap and 'North Star' Architecture and standards Create technical documentation for development solutions, future reference, and reporting Skills and Experience Technical Experience - proven experience (a minimum of three years) as a Technical Lead, Solutions Engineer, or similar role, working within Agile frameworks and associated architectures, design, coding languages and testing & deployment tools, including the following: Angular 6 Java/JavaScript/JSON Ci/Cd pipeline build & deployment tools eg Bamboo Micro services & APIs Cloud experience (AWS & Azure) and serverless code deployment API integration experience, REST preferred Understanding of event driven architecture. Different AWS deployment methods eg native EC2, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (JVM) & Docker Familiar with design thinking, behaviour, and test-driven development/familiarity with test-and-learn approaches Experience of SQL database development, SSIS and cloud deployment eg RDS in AWS Knowledge of containerised deployments and optimisation techniques & tools eg Docker, Fargate, Kubernetes Experience of working with wider project teams including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Testers Experience of producing technical support documentation Experience of writing technical specifications/User Stories Experience of working within the full development life cycle ie development, unit testing and release management Experience of source code repositories, code branching and version control systems eg GIT and TFS Technology Lead - Underwriting Technology Insurance Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity
09/05/2024
Full time
Technology Lead - Underwriting Technology Insurance Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity My client is a leading Specialist Insurer and they are looking for an experienced Technology Lead to join their existing team and be responsible for the design and delivery of an agreed and evolving set of UW Technology Initiatives. This role will suit a true technology expert on a development team as you will be responsible for everything from planning to delivering key features and management of those features. To be successful in the role you will need to quickly develop a deep understanding of the products and business goals which you can translate into technology direction, design, and decisions. Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Key Responsibilities: Understanding the UW Technology initiatives landscape for my client on a global basis, and the different UW Technology initiatives to design and support the implementation of proportionate and fit for purpose solutions designs and plans, including the downstream impacts on the technology landscape, and associated governance/controls. Understand the individual initiatives and products to build and present designs (based on the high-level design considerations and transition states) to a sufficient level of detail for translation into technical deliverables Set-up and run a Design Authority Group, in line with the Terms of Reference Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Development teams to develop the solution design, aligning detailed designs with the high-level design and escalating any deviations Work closely with Software Architects, challenging their decisions and collaborating with them to optimise technical designs and translate them into technical deliverables Documenting key transition states from a Technology delivery point of view, and evolution throughout interim states, to a target Technology state Technology Capabilities & Standards: Provide application design and programming expertise and guidance to Technology professionals involved in the development and enhancement of business applications Work with Technology areas to identify, propose and implement new technologies as solutions to business needs, based on strategic direction and priorities Aligning the detailed designs with the wider GRS Technology Roadmap and 'North Star' Architecture and standards Create technical documentation for development solutions, future reference, and reporting Skills and Experience Technical Experience - proven experience (a minimum of three years) as a Technical Lead, Solutions Engineer, or similar role, working within Agile frameworks and associated architectures, design, coding languages and testing & deployment tools, including the following: Angular 6 Java/JavaScript/JSON Ci/Cd pipeline build & deployment tools eg Bamboo Micro services & APIs Cloud experience (AWS & Azure) and serverless code deployment API integration experience, REST preferred Understanding of event driven architecture. Different AWS deployment methods eg native EC2, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (JVM) & Docker Familiar with design thinking, behaviour, and test-driven development/familiarity with test-and-learn approaches Experience of SQL database development, SSIS and cloud deployment eg RDS in AWS Knowledge of containerised deployments and optimisation techniques & tools eg Docker, Fargate, Kubernetes Experience of working with wider project teams including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Testers Experience of producing technical support documentation Experience of writing technical specifications/User Stories Experience of working within the full development life cycle ie development, unit testing and release management Experience of source code repositories, code branching and version control systems eg GIT and TFS Technology Lead - Underwriting Technology Insurance Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
07/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
07/05/2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
Senior Connectivity Firmware/Test Engineer 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Leuven, Belgium (2 days remote per week) Within our Personal Health R&D group, we want to capture the strong market growth in ICs for hearing aids and implants, hearables, wearables, and personal health monitoring applications, health IoT. Owing to our success, our department of 40+ engineers is growing, and we have challenging opportunities for software engineers. Our System-on-Chip products employ the latest Bluetooth Smart (BLE) or NFC with our experience in ultra-low power design. We develop the full software stack from driver-level all to way to turnkey applications, enabling our customers to build their products with minimum effort. Description of services: Unconditionally technically responsible for a subsystem, application Estimate the effort for your work and contribute to reviewing the estimates of peers Execute feasibility studies to underpin the estimations Create a design for the software Organize or contribute to (mutual) reviews of designs with colleagues and Software Architect Plan your assignments and report on progress Contribute to specifying and developing automated regression test frameworks. Document functional and performance specifications, test design documentation and develop the test strategy and test specifications. Work with the development team to develop and guide the implementation of module, systems and end to end tests (functional + performance testing) to fit in the test framework. Develop test automations using Python, Jenkins. Experience: Master's degree in Software Engineering or Electronics or, have reached this level through another form of training or experience. 3-5 years Embedded software/firmware development experience, in either the mobile industry or in semiconductors. Proud software craftsman with solid BLE 5.X experience, preferably in both Link Layer and Host stack Natural team player and obsessive to learn and gain experience Spoken and written English Knowledge of design methods and software engineering processes, Microcontroller architectures and peripherals, Embedded programming in C. Strong Python programming skills Building Real Time systems on bare metal or using an RTOS, structured debugging, interpretation of PCB schematics. Practical experience using the Scrum framework Experience in technical coaching of junior team members Additional context of the role: Idea is to find a candidate with a strong BLE knowledge. The work to be done is to develop the upper level (application level) of the BLE communication protocol stack which are not yet existing. To do this, knowledge/understanding/experience of the lower levels is absolutely necessary ( Link Layer and Host stack). The testing part of the job will be relatively limited to the beginning of the assignment. At that time 50% of the time should be spend within the R&D team which is currently struggling with the validation testing. Helping on this aspect will serve as an introduction to the product for the candidate. Finally, we want a senior profile as one of the tasks will be to lead the team in the "go to market strategy". The product till now is developed for use cases of specific customers but idea is to make it a mass product. The senior engineer should help here to identify what may be missing in the product to reach a broader audience, for example by comparison with competitors. This part will require again to interact with the R&D team.
07/05/2024
Project-based
Senior Connectivity Firmware/Test Engineer 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Leuven, Belgium (2 days remote per week) Within our Personal Health R&D group, we want to capture the strong market growth in ICs for hearing aids and implants, hearables, wearables, and personal health monitoring applications, health IoT. Owing to our success, our department of 40+ engineers is growing, and we have challenging opportunities for software engineers. Our System-on-Chip products employ the latest Bluetooth Smart (BLE) or NFC with our experience in ultra-low power design. We develop the full software stack from driver-level all to way to turnkey applications, enabling our customers to build their products with minimum effort. Description of services: Unconditionally technically responsible for a subsystem, application Estimate the effort for your work and contribute to reviewing the estimates of peers Execute feasibility studies to underpin the estimations Create a design for the software Organize or contribute to (mutual) reviews of designs with colleagues and Software Architect Plan your assignments and report on progress Contribute to specifying and developing automated regression test frameworks. Document functional and performance specifications, test design documentation and develop the test strategy and test specifications. Work with the development team to develop and guide the implementation of module, systems and end to end tests (functional + performance testing) to fit in the test framework. Develop test automations using Python, Jenkins. Experience: Master's degree in Software Engineering or Electronics or, have reached this level through another form of training or experience. 3-5 years Embedded software/firmware development experience, in either the mobile industry or in semiconductors. Proud software craftsman with solid BLE 5.X experience, preferably in both Link Layer and Host stack Natural team player and obsessive to learn and gain experience Spoken and written English Knowledge of design methods and software engineering processes, Microcontroller architectures and peripherals, Embedded programming in C. Strong Python programming skills Building Real Time systems on bare metal or using an RTOS, structured debugging, interpretation of PCB schematics. Practical experience using the Scrum framework Experience in technical coaching of junior team members Additional context of the role: Idea is to find a candidate with a strong BLE knowledge. The work to be done is to develop the upper level (application level) of the BLE communication protocol stack which are not yet existing. To do this, knowledge/understanding/experience of the lower levels is absolutely necessary ( Link Layer and Host stack). The testing part of the job will be relatively limited to the beginning of the assignment. At that time 50% of the time should be spend within the R&D team which is currently struggling with the validation testing. Helping on this aspect will serve as an introduction to the product for the candidate. Finally, we want a senior profile as one of the tasks will be to lead the team in the "go to market strategy". The product till now is developed for use cases of specific customers but idea is to make it a mass product. The senior engineer should help here to identify what may be missing in the product to reach a broader audience, for example by comparison with competitors. This part will require again to interact with the R&D team.
Full Stack Developer - Java/Angular For our prestigious client, we are looking for a senior Full Stack Developer: Most important tech: Spring Boot Angular Selenium (or equivalent) Jasper Reports The candidate will join an internal team, focused on developing and delivering cloud native applications on a cloud environment. The candidate will work directly with other developers, a scrum master and the different business owners of the tool. Looking for a hands-on team member, that enjoys learning and sharing his/her knowledge across the team. Next challenges, focuses on spring boot Back End programming, reporting via jasper reports, API's development and connection, selenium testing. Technologies now in use on the team (not mandatory and for reference): - Maven - Spring/Hibernate - Jasper reports - Postgres - Docker - Kubernetes - Angular - TypeScript - Junit - Selenium or similar Good English communication skills required, international envionment. If you have the required skills and interested to apply, please send your CV now for immediate consideration
07/05/2024
Project-based
Full Stack Developer - Java/Angular For our prestigious client, we are looking for a senior Full Stack Developer: Most important tech: Spring Boot Angular Selenium (or equivalent) Jasper Reports The candidate will join an internal team, focused on developing and delivering cloud native applications on a cloud environment. The candidate will work directly with other developers, a scrum master and the different business owners of the tool. Looking for a hands-on team member, that enjoys learning and sharing his/her knowledge across the team. Next challenges, focuses on spring boot Back End programming, reporting via jasper reports, API's development and connection, selenium testing. Technologies now in use on the team (not mandatory and for reference): - Maven - Spring/Hibernate - Jasper reports - Postgres - Docker - Kubernetes - Angular - TypeScript - Junit - Selenium or similar Good English communication skills required, international envionment. If you have the required skills and interested to apply, please send your CV now for immediate consideration
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
03/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.