Software Developer

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About Belzberg

Belzberg Technologies Inc. is a provider of technology-based brokerage services, trading equities and options through Electronic Brokerage Systems, Belzberg Technologies’ wholly owned agency-only broker-dealer. Electronic Brokerage Systems is a member of most North American stock exchanges, options exchanges and clearing organizations, including the NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE, NSCC and OCC. Using Belzberg’s suite of integrated trading tools and network connectivity, Belzberg’s customers have direct access to all North American equities and options markets. The firm’s client-base includes over 200 leading U.S and international brokerage houses and financial institutions. Belzberg Technologies is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ticker: BLZ). Additional information is available at www.belzberg.com.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Programming and software development, code reviews, cross-training and mentoring for other staff members

  • Maintain technical documentation for all new development, maintenance changes and upgrades

  • Maintain a team approach and function as one of the key members of the programming team

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience in software development with Microsoft Visual Development tools (Visual Studio 2005)

  • Minimum 3 years experience in a senior development role

  • Strong hands-on business experience with a variety of programming languages including C++ and C#. Experience in any of .Net, ASP or PHP considered assets

  • Strong hands-on business experience with SQL Server. Experience with Oracle considered an asset

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Previous experience with software development in the Financial industry including FIX protocol (4.x)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and demonstrated ability to interpret detailed information in the pursuit of solving complicated problems

  • Ability to understand and address the needs of end users

  • Ability to work through complete software life cycle; testing and bug fixes

  • Ability to work under pressure and self-motivate

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines

  • Willingness to learn new computer systems and skills

  • Knowledge of stock market or financial industry considered an asset

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering

To apply please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@belzberg.com including Software Developer in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.


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