Python/Java Analytics Developer

Founded in 1985, Princeton Information is one of the nation’s largest privately-held IT consulting firms. Since its inception, Princeton Information has been continuously operated by the same founder and chairman providing the stability upon which our client’s have come to depend. Princeton Information provides Fortune 500 and Mid-Cap companies with a full range of on-, near- and off-shore solutions and staffing services.

Princeton Information is looking for Python/Java Analytics Developer. The ideal candidate would have strong financial systems background with good understanding of instrument pricing fundamentals in fixed income or equity areas.

* Participate in build out and maintenance of global Data and Analytics infrastructure for Global Markets Research covering all the asset classes in Equities, Rates, Credit, FX and Economics * Design and develop new service infrastructure to service analytics / market data to multiple applications globally * Own and understand Research Databases and systems. Design and improve DB infrastructure (Schema, Indices, etc.) to meet performance needs * Responsible for supporting global markets research business. Work includes developing and enhancing data feeds; service APIs, desk user queries for data management as well as working with users across the globe * Follow release and production change procedures and work with other teams to deliver and maintain reliable and functional front-office reference data applications * Communicate with front office users * Participate in rotational production support activities * Identify, analyze, communicate and resolve application, infrastructure and environmental issues and problems

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with total of 3 to 8 years of experience * 1+ years of hands-on Python developer experience * 1+ years of hands-on Java developer experience * 1+ years of hands-on DB2 or Sybase developer experience * Solid analytical skills and strong financial securities background * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to cope with rapid front-office development and to respond to and address production situations promptly * Ability to communicate and act professionally with IT staff and business clients while under strict deadlines * Ability to work in a team-oriented setting is a definite requirement with strong interpersonal skills