UX Designer

I am working with a leading financial services provider who are ever expanding their platform offering and with this they are looking to continually improve their services and offering. This includes product development and enhancing customer / user experience (UX) and my client is looking to be at the fore of customer experience by making sure their platform is up to date.

As a the UX Designer you will be part of the Product Management team working with clients and internal stakeholder to gain a better understanding of what “Best Looks Like” and make sure that they are ahead of their competitors in terms of functionality and user experience (UX). You will need to have a good understanding of various technologies (HTML/Java) and how they impact functionality and what you are trying to achieve.

Key Experience:

• A detailed and structured approach to UX design functionality
• Good technical understanding of HTML/Java front end
• An aptitude for reporting technology such as Tableau / Cognos / Sybase / Business Objects
• A good eye for style and an artistic flare
• Experience of Supporting marketing with brochure writing, enhancing websites – Splash Screens
• A clear understanding of UX and UI best practices
• Proficient in digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Key design principles or an equivalent tool
• Ability to interpret a design brief and establish a comprehensive understanding of the business requirements
• Updated Portfolio - Essential

If you are looking to get your teeth stuck into a great project where you can have a real input into how a state of the art technical platform with look and feel this is the role for you. My client wants you to unleash your design capabilities and really take this platform to the next level and in return they will provide you with an excellent salary and package and can offer additional training if required.

For more information please contact Felix.Symonds@harringtonstarr.com or call on 0203 5877007

UX Designer

I am working with a leading financial services provider who are ever expanding their platform offering and with this they are looking to continually improve their services and offering. This includes product development and enhancing customer / user experience (UX) and my client is looking to be at the fore of customer experience by making sure their platform is up to date.

As a the UX Designer you will be part of the Product Management team working with clients and internal stakeholder to gain a better understanding of what “Best Looks Like” and make sure that they are ahead of their competitors in terms of functionality and user experience (UX). You will need to have a good understanding of various technologies (HTML/Java) and how they impact functionality and what you are trying to achieve.

Key Experience:

• A detailed and structured approach to UX design functionality
• Good technical understanding of HTML/Java front end
• An aptitude for reporting technology such as Tableau / Cognos / Sybase / Business Objects
• A good eye for style and an artistic flare
• Experience of Supporting marketing with brochure writing, enhancing websites – Splash Screens
• A clear understanding of UX and UI best practices
• Proficient in digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Key design principles or an equivalent tool
• Ability to interpret a design brief and establish a comprehensive understanding of the business requirements
• Updated Portfolio - Essential

If you are looking to get your teeth stuck into a great project where you can have a real input into how a state of the art technical platform with look and feel this is the role for you. My client wants you to unleash your design capabilities and really take this platform to the next level and in return they will provide you with an excellent salary and package and can offer additional training if required.

For more information please contact Felix.Symonds@harringtonstarr.com or call on 0203 5877007

Technical Account Manager

My client is a global leading Exchange who are looking for a Technical Account Manager who will be responsible for managing their client technical requests whether this be connectivity issue or FIX work flow errors. You will have complete ownership of Tier 1 clients within the Sell-side and Buy-side.

To help drive this growth they urgently require a motivated Technical Account Manager who is client focused and strong technically and is looking for a significant step us in their career in financial services IT.

This is hugely exciting role with a company that are going to give you a massive amount of exposure to some of the most exciting technologies in the investment banking, asset management and exchange / exchange connectivity space.

The role will include;

• System Management
  • Managing the core trading platform ensuring it is fit for purpose
  • Developing and maintaining the trade analytics system ensuring it meets the needs of the trading desk
  • Help support client issues as the main escalation point
  • Good technical understanding, Basic Java, SQL, Unix, XML
• On-boarding of new customers
  • Working with client technology teams to implement our software and FIX connections for end-users;
  • Partaking in co-ordination and tracking of third party OMS FIX connections to ensure timely go live for customers;
• Run-the-Business Activities
  • Proactive & reactive real-time monitoring of processes, connections & trade flows.
  • Notifying Compliance in a timely manner of regulatory issues.
  • Escalating problems to core development group.

This is a massive opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to take an exciting and rewarding career step with one of the most progressive software firms in the financial services technology industry. They grow internally, promoting & upskilling people into more senior positions. You will be given extensive training and the chance to progress your career.

For more information please apply to Felix Symonds 0203 587 7007

Technical Account Manager, Trading Systems, Fixed Income, Credit, Connectivity, FIX, Business Analyst, Financial Services, Fixed Income, Business Analysis, BA

Technical Account Manager

My client is a global leading Exchange who are looking for a Technical Account Manager who will be responsible for managing their client technical requests whether this be connectivity issue or FIX work flow errors. You will have complete ownership of Tier 1 clients within the Sell-side and Buy-side.

To help drive this growth they urgently require a motivated Technical Account Manager who is client focused and strong technically and is looking for a significant step us in their career in financial services IT.

This is hugely exciting role with a company that are going to give you a massive amount of exposure to some of the most exciting technologies in the investment banking, asset management and exchange / exchange connectivity space.

The role will include;

• System Management
  • Managing the core trading platform ensuring it is fit for purpose
  • Developing and maintaining the trade analytics system ensuring it meets the needs of the trading desk
  • Help support client issues as the main escalation point
  • Good technical understanding, Basic Java, SQL, Unix, XML
• On-boarding of new customers
  • Working with client technology teams to implement our software and FIX connections for end-users;
  • Partaking in co-ordination and tracking of third party OMS FIX connections to ensure timely go live for customers;
• Run-the-Business Activities
  • Proactive & reactive real-time monitoring of processes, connections & trade flows.
  • Notifying Compliance in a timely manner of regulatory issues.
  • Escalating problems to core development group.

This is a massive opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to take an exciting and rewarding career step with one of the most progressive software firms in the financial services technology industry. They grow internally, promoting & upskilling people into more senior positions. You will be given extensive training and the chance to progress your career.

For more information please apply to Felix Symonds 0203 587 7007

Technical Account Manager, Trading Systems, Fixed Income, Credit, Connectivity, FIX, Business Analyst, Financial Services, Fixed Income, Business Analysis, BA

Technical Team Manager – Investment Management

City, London

£110,000 + bonus + benefits

Technology: Java, Spring, Microservices, AWS

A global investment management firm based in the heart of London is looking for a Technical Team Manager to take their portfolio management tools to the next level.

The technical team manager will come up with innovative ideas and drive the vision of the company. There is a huge focus on re-engineering an entire regions infrastructure from their data warehousing to using the cloud (AWS)

A keenness for problem solving and innovative thinking around a number of technically challenging problems is an absolute must or this role. Additionally, experience managing/mentoring other developers and strong communication skills are necessary.

If that sounds like a role that could fit, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary package (the bonus will be discretionary, but targeted to be higher than 20%, the benefits are exceptional) and an environment where continuous improvement is actively encouraged.

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for full details.  

Technical Team Manager – Investment Management

City, London

£110,000 + bonus + benefits

Technology: Java, Spring, Microservices, AWS

A global investment management firm based in the heart of London is looking for a Technical Team Manager to take their portfolio management tools to the next level.

The technical team manager will come up with innovative ideas and drive the vision of the company. There is a huge focus on re-engineering an entire regions infrastructure from their data warehousing to using the cloud (AWS)

A keenness for problem solving and innovative thinking around a number of technically challenging problems is an absolute must or this role. Additionally, experience managing/mentoring other developers and strong communication skills are necessary.

If that sounds like a role that could fit, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary package (the bonus will be discretionary, but targeted to be higher than 20%, the benefits are exceptional) and an environment where continuous improvement is actively encouraged.

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for full details.  

Solutions Engineer – Cloud Technology

City, London

£55,000 - £85,000 Depending on Experience

Technology: Java, C#, Ruby on Rails, Python, Javascript, Cloud

An award-winning cloud-based SaaS platform to the World’s leading Investment Banks is seeking to hire a Solutions Engineer to join their exceptionally talented product development team.

You will be joining a high-performing core development team to build road-mapped new features and greenfield functionality for data provisioning to the financial markets. Clients are the top tier of Investment Banking where standards are high and challenges are complex.

If you thrive in a technical environment and have a passion for problem solving, this is a fantastic team to be a part of.

To be considered, you must:

• Have experience in one or more of: Java, C#, Ruby, Python
• Have a demonstrable interest in cloud-based technologies
• Be able to demonstrate your excellent problem-solving skills

Continuous training and learning is how this team stay at the top of their game and enable this platform to continue winning awards and being adopted by the World’s most recognisable banks.

For further information, please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr

Solutions Engineer – Cloud Technology

City, London

£55,000 - £85,000 Depending on Experience

Technology: Java, C#, Ruby on Rails, Python, Javascript, Cloud

An award-winning cloud-based SaaS platform to the World’s leading Investment Banks is seeking to hire a Solutions Engineer to join their exceptionally talented product development team.

You will be joining a high-performing core development team to build road-mapped new features and greenfield functionality for data provisioning to the financial markets. Clients are the top tier of Investment Banking where standards are high and challenges are complex.

If you thrive in a technical environment and have a passion for problem solving, this is a fantastic team to be a part of.

To be considered, you must:

• Have experience in one or more of: Java, C#, Ruby, Python
• Have a demonstrable interest in cloud-based technologies
• Be able to demonstrate your excellent problem-solving skills

Continuous training and learning is how this team stay at the top of their game and enable this platform to continue winning awards and being adopted by the World’s most recognisable banks.

For further information, please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr

Senior Java Developer

Financial Trading Technology, London

Up to £90,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A financial trading technology firm is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their Core Development team and build out low latency trading systems.

They don't care about your background so coming from outside of finance is fine, they'll teach you everything you need to know about that - what you absolutely have to have is a demonstrable interest in technology, precision and technical excellence. 

This firm build mission critical systems, so the company operate a stringent agile / test driven development approach to ensure that the code is high quality and bug free. The right individual will have strong appreciation of Linux, common design patterns and be a practitioner of TDD.

For the role of the Senior Java Developer you will need the following skills:

• Strong knowledge of Core Java development, ideally in a low latency / real time environment 
• Strong appreciation for all things TDD

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Java Developer to join an incredibly smart and high performing team based in the City. If you're technologist to your core, you won't find a more satisfying working environment.

Please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr for more information

Senior Java Developer

Financial Trading Technology, London

Up to £90,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A financial trading technology firm is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their Core Development team and build out low latency trading systems.

They don't care about your background so coming from outside of finance is fine, they'll teach you everything you need to know about that - what you absolutely have to have is a demonstrable interest in technology, precision and technical excellence. 

This firm build mission critical systems, so the company operate a stringent agile / test driven development approach to ensure that the code is high quality and bug free. The right individual will have strong appreciation of Linux, common design patterns and be a practitioner of TDD.

For the role of the Senior Java Developer you will need the following skills:

• Strong knowledge of Core Java development, ideally in a low latency / real time environment 
• Strong appreciation for all things TDD

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Java Developer to join an incredibly smart and high performing team based in the City. If you're technologist to your core, you won't find a more satisfying working environment.

Please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr for more information