Commodities Trading C# Developer

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Commodities Trading C# Developer for a 6-month contract with very good scope for extension. This is based in our client's London Marylebone offices (3 days/week on-site). This is a great opportunity for long-term contracting work at a major investment bank.

Purpose of the Role:

The successful individual will join the London-based core development team serving the full pre-trade through accounting chain for Commodities Derivatives. You will be working on a portfolio of projects covering enhancements to in-house systems managing pricing, risk, regulatory and post-trade services, alongside technical enhancements to reduce system complexity and increase scalability, performance and resilience.

Responsibilities of the role:

• To design and develop key pieces of functionality for a complex in-house Commodities Derivatives Platform.
• Ensure stability of this platform by ensuring releases are suitably tested and impacts are considered.
• Ensure supportability of solutions.
• Follow the team procedures for release control, code review, deployment, source code management and architectural governance.

What we require from the C# Developer:

Technical Skills

• Strong C# development experience.
• Strong SQL Server experience.
• Business knowledge of Commodities financial instruments.
• Desirable criteria include experience with micro-services, web technologies, CI, Consul, Redis and Octopus (non-essential).

Competencies

• Organised and delivery-focused, with attention to detail.
• Solid work ethic and high levels of motivation.
• Comfortable operating with a strong level of autonomy.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.