Senior OMS Developer
Senior OMS Developer – 6-9 month Contract – Hedge Fund
Durlston Partners are working with a leading global investment firm that specialises in a wide range of strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, and active trading. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, we are dedicated to delivering superior returns for our clients.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Order Management System (OMS) Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and enhancing our Order Management Systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience building in-house OMS solutions or working with vendor OMS systems, with expertise in C# or Java.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design OMS solutions, and implement software enhancements.
- Build, optimize, and maintain Order Management Systems, focusing on robustness, efficiency, and scalability.
- Develop integrations with various trading platforms, exchanges, and data providers.
- Write clean, maintainable code and conduct thorough testing to ensure the reliability of OMS systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, provide timely support, and implement effective solutions.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in OMS development.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a significant focus on building and enhancing Order Management Systems.
- Expertise in either C# or Java is essential, with a willingness to take a C# proficiency test if coming from a Java background.
- Specific experience with in-house OMS development is preferred, but candidates with strong experience in vendor OMS systems (e.g., Charles River) will also be considered.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects within deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing high-quality code.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.