Posted in Jobs, Microsoft Visual Studio.Net on July 27, 2010

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track-record of having delivered high-class graphical application front ends on the Windows platform, preferably in the trading space. Working with the rest of the team this individual will be responsible for designing and implementing key features of the product and will have every opportunity to interact with the traders, learn more about the trading business and play a key role in delivering a world class high-frequency discretionary trading product. Additionally, we will be looking for the following:

• BSc Computer Science or related subject
• 5+ years experience programming on Windows (Win32 subsystem), specifically using the .NET framework 3.5, C# 3.0 & VS 2008 (.NET F/Work 4.0, C# 4.0 and VS 2010 a plus).
• Must have some basic working knowledge of programming in C++ for Windows
• Experience with key Windows development software a benefit - such as .NET Reflector, Microsoft’s WPF Performance Suite, profiling tools (e.g. dotTrace, ANTS, …), CLRProfiler, WinDbg
• Some experience working on Linux and any knowledge of writing C++ for Linux is a plus
• Experience with WPF and key design patterns used to build highly-responsive GUIs that can handle large amounts of real-time data
• Experience with multi-threading programming concepts and design trade-offs, TCP/IP network programming (sockets), object oriented programming styles, design patterns (GUI patterns specifically) and algorithm and data structure selection
• Passionate about software, and in particular .NET and the new emerging field of multi-core parallel programming challenges
• Scripting with Perl and/or Python a plus
• Experience working on real-time trading applications a definite plus
• Knowledge of the US Fixed Income markets a plus

Posted in Jobs, SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7 on July 19, 2010

The Project Manager leads the planning, design, development, and/or support of the implementation of a complete SAP business solution, applying new or advanced technologies. Key project is an upgrade from SAP 4.6 to 6.0 and merging both SAP instances onto one SAP Box smoothly without losing any functionality.

Job Responsibilities:
# Lead multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously or one large project based on complexity factors such as number of regions, organization, vendors, applications/interfaces involved or project duration.
# Leads project team including technical and non-technical staff in analysis, design, development, testing and implementation efforts for projects to ensure project deliverables meet stated expectations for scope, quality, cost, timing, and business objectives.
# Responsible for project scope definition and sign-off. Participate in decisions that impact or change project scope.
# Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
# Identify and track issues, assess impact, and execute resolution.
# Ensure effective integration management throughout the life cycle of projects.
# Conducts project status sessions with representatives from any or all department involved in the project.
# Accountable for identifying & tracking risks, assessing impact, and executing mitigation plans.
# Prepare periodic reports on project health including project status, risks & mitigation plans, and issues & resolution plans.
# Serves as customer liaison and principle contact for project-related activity.
# Lead resource management process.
# Develop training requirements and plans for project team.
# Provide technical mentoring to associate project managers.

Job Qualifications:
# BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Project Management, Business or related curriculum and 5-8 years of related experience.
# 5+ years of project management experience required.
# PMI certification preferred.
# CPA preferred
# Knowledge of SAP FI/CO, MM, PP, costing, project systems, fixed assets, A/R, A/P, treasury functionality.
# Knowledge of Financial reporting.
# Familiarity with IT solution delivery processes.