eFinancialCareers

• Location

  USA-TX-Houston

• Compensation

  Salary commensurate with experience

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  19 Dec 2008

• eFC Ref no

  394926

Quantlab is a dynamic, technology-oriented firm engaged in the development and deployment of electronic trading systems for its proprietary hedge fund trading operation. Founded in 1998, Quantlab is responsible for a significant share of the daily volume traded in the global financial markets and represents an established presence in the high frequency electronic trading field.

The trading platform created by the Quantlab Group is among the most sophisticated and scalable platforms in the financial industry. To support the continued growth of this platform, we are seeking a Software Engineer for Test Automation. The successful candidate will become a key driver in the creation and management of large-scale automated test platforms across all aspects of the company’s proprietary trading technology.

If you are an experienced Software Engineer with experience of building test automation infrastructure and tools for real-time, production critical applications, we are a company which will provide you with the opportunity to maximize your abilities and compensate you in a manner which reflects your contributions.

Essential Attributes

The following attributes are required for this position:

•5+ years experience in at least one major scripting or programming language (C#, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Awk, etc.)

•Experience developing automated testing infrastructure and tools

•Ability to create and manage test scripts

•Ability to work within a task-oriented team environment

•Excellent documentation, reporting and communication skills

•Experience working with source control environments

•Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or other science subject

Preferred Attributes

Experience of any of the following is advantageous but not essential since full training in the financial markets will be given:

•Trading or other real-time systems

•Financial information Exchange (FIX) protocol

•Streaming financial market data systems and software

•Statistical or numerical analysis

Quantlab is located in Houston, Texas a city recently recognized by Business Week (June 12, 2008) and Kiplinger.com (May 29, 2008) as a best city to live, work and play.

Quantlab offers a top-notch compensation package -- including an aggressive pay-for-performance bonus program, generous medical and paid time off benefits, relocation subsidies that may be cashed-out and an informal, small-company work environment. So if you are tired of working at a place where the traders get paid - but the Database Administrators are treated as interchangeable parts - Quantlab wants to talk to you. It’s easy to apply simply submit your cover letter and resume to:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=QUANTLAB&cws=1&rid=105