Junior C++ Developer Houston, TX

Junior C++ Developer

• Company

  Macquarie

• Location

  Houston, TX

• Compensation

  Information not provided

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  Feb 16, 2013

• eFC Ref no

  1150083

Macquarie is currently seeking a Junior C++ Developer to join our Energy Trading team within our FICC Technology department.

Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. We focus on areas of business where our particular skills and expertise deliver a real advantage for clients, concentrating resources where we can add the most value. Macquarie has been active in the United States for over a decade. Today we have more than 2,400 professionals in offices in 18 US locations. This team is complemented by the resources of Macquarie's international network of 13,400 people in 28 countries.
At Macquarie we offer you the experience and freedom to grow your career whilst making your mark within a highly successful organization. Key to our success is the entrepreneurialism we encourage in all our people. We give you the opportunity to progress your career as quickly as you can demonstrate your ability.
Macquarie's business is structured into six operating groups and four service groups.
The Technology Division is responsible for the management of Macquarie's technology infrastructure, the support and development of existing business systems and the delivery and deployment of new systems, technologies and services. It comprises business aligned teams which provide dedicated and specialist services to businesses as well as central teams which provide shared services, such as infrastructure, to multiple businesses.
The Technology Division has an opportunity for a Junior C++ developer to join the Energy Trading team in Houston .
You will be responsible for:

• Develop in-house technical solutions for the Commodities Markets division with a focus on Energy Markets.
• Assist with the design, implementation and deployment of new trading products and sub-systems for the management of Market Risk, Credit Risk and Accounting.
• Work alongside the business and other technical team members to deliver projects that meet the rapidly changing US Gas, Oil and Power markets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes with a focus on automating operational processes.
• Work with developers, quants and business clients to deliver time critical applications.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or related degree.
• 1-3 years programming experience with Java, Python, or C++.
• Willingness to focus on and excel in developing applications using predominately C++ and Python.
• Experience with Linux/Unix beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work throughout the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, testing and deployment).
• Desire to work in Financial services and develop skills in Commodities Trading.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people from many different areas within the organization.

Macquarie is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).