Algorithmic Trading Developer – Sandton – R1.2 m PA

2 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

One of the leading Investment Banks in South Africa is in search for an Algorithmic Trading Developer to design, develop and enhance best in class platforms, underpinned by market analytics, execution strategies, models used for pricing and risk management used to enhance and inform strategic decisions.

You will have to provide analytical support and interpret insights to address business opportunities and problems.

What you need to snatch this opportunity:

- 6 to 10 years commercial Software Engineering experience
- 2 years minimum of C++ development experience in a Linux, Windows or Solaris environment
- Experience with STL, Boost, multi-threaded programming, XML processing
- Knowledge about algorithmic trading
- Degree in computer science or comparable experience or education
- Minimum 3 years hands-on software quality engineering and testing experience, including defect tracking and results reporting

What you will be doing in this role:

- Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels
- Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements
- Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions
- Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
- Continually scan the industry to identify opportunities to create strategic partnerships with key individuals and bodies
- Analyse the trading strategies in the market and assess the extent to which the platform is performing
- Liaise with Traders to improve trading strategies and provide ongoing technology-based innovation in the Global Markets trading space
- Liaise with external brokers to negotiate prices and trading agreements
- Identify opportunities to make money or improve methods of making money e.g., through automating processes and reducing risk

Reference Number for this position is GZ59945 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m Per annum



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