Title: Senior Application DeveloperPay Rate: $85,000++Skills: C, C++, Java, C#, 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ, Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL (some, but not all skills required).Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Application Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Application Developer will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, enhancement, and troubleshooting. You will help our clients improve their business performance and maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts.Key Responsibilities Work closely with project managers, architects and other developers to analyze and refine business requirements, design efficient and scalable solutions, and produce technical specificationsDesign solution architectures encompassing multiple, complex application components with multiple integration points between themDesign, develop and test complex applications and architecture components that fit within the overall solution architecture and leverage the client s technologies and toolsetsHelp lead high-level architecture and performance reviews of existing trading systemsFollow firm and industry standards, procedures, and methodologies related to application developmentContribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networksContribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital such development standards, design artifacts, best practices, and source code librariesProvide support to sales processesEnhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements most but not all requiredGraduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degree7+ years experience with multi-threaded software development (C, C++, Java, C#)Experience designing complex applications and distributed architecturesDriven performance test efforts and fixed problems uncoveredParticipated in all phases of the software development lifecycleExperience working with 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ or other distributed messaging systems (custom included)Hands-on experience with version control tools and automated build serversStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsHighly professional demeanor and ability to comfortably interact with team members and clients at all levelsAbility and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentAnalytical and problem solving skills.Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environmentPrior experience within financial servicesHands-on experience with high performance market data application development using technologies such as Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, etc.Familiarity with exchange connectivity APIs or third-party vendorsFamiliarity with Linux and SolarisExperience with an RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, etc.Experience with GPU-based platforms and challengesKnowledge of futures, equities and options marketsAbout SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues.For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member.*We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW!If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here