java developer

Citizen,GC preferred..

The Client Technology Solutions department within Credit Suisse is looking for software developers to join its team of dedicated professionals. The role is to design and develop software solutions on Credit Suisse's leading pre-trade research and analysis platform, Locus, for web and mobile channels using cutting edge content management, data analytics and web technologies.

Locus provides a live, interactive, multi-product platform for clients, sales, trading and research within fixed income. Locus delivers a combination of live market data, relative value monitors, calculators, the ability to analyze and track trade ideas and collaborate using application specific instant messaging and email. Users have access to Credit Suisse's view of the market and trade ideas, as well as the ability to customize their own market views and set up trade performance monitors.

To be successful in this role you need to:

- Be familiar with all aspects of software design, development, testing and deployment on a client-facing web application stack

- Demonstrate expertise in web application development, utilizing current industry standard tools and frameworks

- Communicate well with global team members and also end users, both while gathering specs and giving support

- Be passionate about efficiently delivering quality software solutions

- Be a great team player

This is a senior development role and as such the candidate may be required to work without direct supervision while still adhering to agree upon project specifications and timelines. The candidate is expected to participate in functional and design meetings and reviews.

Essential Skills Needed

- Demonstrate expertise in OO design and patterns

- Proven expertise in common Java tools and frameworks such as Eclipse, Maven, WebLogic, JUnit, Log4J, XML, HTTP, etc.

- Knowledge of unit testing frameworks

- Ability to take ownership of issues and follow through effectively to resolution of task / issue

- Excellent problem solving skills

- Innovative approach

- Good communicator with peers, managers and business users

- Ability to work individually, in a team and across teams

- Delivery focused

- Sensitivity to control and risk

- Work well under pressure

- Tolerance for change

Beneficial Skills

- Experience of working within an Agile development environment

- Experience with mobile development