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Our client is seeking a Director of Software Engin

Our client is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead our ongoing software development initiatives and growth of our proprietary trading platform. This is a management position leading highly technical and dynamic teams. The successful candidate will have strong technical experience, have a desire to remain technically hands-on, be self-motivated, possess a sense of ownership, and be driven to provide solutions to business problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and build collaborative partnerships with a staff of software developers who create,

    • maintain, and support the software and tools of our low latency trading system

  • Oversee the software development life cycle including planning features, coding standards,

    • code reviews, source control, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and
    timeline to completion

  • Develop and execute plans and strategies to achieve project goals and key business

    • objectives, as defined in collaboration with senior executive team

  • Provide mentorship and development to ensure each team member is growing

    • professionally and personally

  • Provide clear objectives for the team and demonstrate efforts to ensure each team member

    • is engaged, productive, and working cohesively

    Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of work experience; financial industry experience preferred
  • Experience building, leading, and managing a team of developers is required
  • Strong proficiency in programming (C++11/14, Python)
  • Experience in Linux system programming and low latency architecture
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven work environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills