Java Developer
Job Description:
Markit is the leading industry source for asset valuation data and services supporting independent price verification and risk management in global financial and energy markets. Founded in 2001, the company is an independent enterprise with which the world’s leading financial institutions and energy traders work strategically to create price transparency. Today, Markit enjoys the sponsorship of 13 financial institutions who manage assets in excess of $10 trillion, and data contribution relationships with over 50 dealing firms. Markit has designed, launched and acquired over 20 financial data services which are now used by over 300 institutions globally.
Areas of product expertise and service include an independent valuation perspective on OTC derivatives (credit, equity, FX, rates, energy, power, metals and structured products), corporate bonds, syndicated loans, dividend forecasting, and index and ETF management. Markit has established client relationships with over 350 institutions, including commercial banks, investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, auditing firms, regulatory agencies, rating agencies and fund administrators.
Markit supports high-value (or influential) academic research into financial issues relating to market transparency and understanding, carried out by recognized universities and accomplished researchers.
Markit’s technology function is centered in Amsterdam. All Markit’s products and services are based on a robust, state-of-the-art Software As a Service platform (the Finance Engine™), powering any type of application requiring market data and related information. Meeting the most stringent performance standards in throughput, speed and reliability, the Finance Engine supports multiple high-availability applications for professionals in financial and corporate institutions around the globe.
Markit is a highly successful company with an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
Markit is looking to further expand its Development Team in Amsterdam with a Java J2EE Developer with a creative and open mindset. The developer will be working with server-side Java technologies.
Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with the following technologies is essential: EJB, Servlets, Message
- Oriented Middleware (including JMS), JDBC/SQL, JTA, XML (Schema, XPath, XQuery, XSL), Web Services
- Familiarity with the following technologies would be advantageous: Spring, AOP, C++, Ruby, UML or other OO Analysis and Design technique, JBoss, Linux
- A thorough understanding of distributed systems and clustering mechanisms is a plus
- Familiarity with the following tools is essential: versioning systems (preferably CVS), Ant
- Familiarity with the following tools would be advantageous: profiling tools
- Familiarity with financial market data systems is a plus
- Understanding of the following software engineering practices: patterns, test driven development
- Ability at HBO/Academic level; actual qualification at this level in a computing-related discipline preferred; Sun Certified Business Component Developer is a plus
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to establish and maintain confidence
- Supportive and commercial attitude; independent problem solving; self-direction
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills; team player
- Fluency in English, spoken and written; Dutch is a plus
Profile:
The developer we are looking for will be working on various components of the Finance Engine. The Finance Engine is a collection of back-end components exposed through a client side library, the Markit Development Kit (MDK). Work includes both the API and the server-side components.
Remuneration:
Salary levels are attractive and will depend on experience. Markit offers a range of secondary benefits, including pension plan, stock options, disability insurance, compensation for travels costs, etc.
Please apply with CV and covering letter to careers@markit.com citing "Java Developer" in your email.