APM: Perl/SQL Server position in Houston, Texas

[Mark Cunningham]

I know this is a stretch but would anyone be crazy enough to relocate to Houston for this job?  It's with a great employer (financial services arena) and they might even throw in some money for the relocation.  It's an immediate hire for the right person.  The most important requirement for this position is the Perl/RDBMS background...

Thanks and please read below.

Mark Cunningham
The Bidding Network
512-527-0408 work
512-699-5719 cell
mhc at texas.net
www.thebiddingnetwork.com


Position Description: 

Client is currently looking for a systems developer to help enhance, develop and maintain its weather data trading platform.  The position will be a part of the Information Technology Team and will work closely with the Weather Data teams in Houston and London.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Development, enhancement and maintenance of the weather data processing system.  Manage data gathering process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data downloads.

·         Transform weather data into products that can be used by Meteorologists, Analysts and Traders to make business decisions.

·         Closely interacting with the weather trading business team and meteorologists to gather detailed specification for required solutions.  Work closely with the London business and IT teams to ensure that London requirements are addressed and coordinated with the Houston office.

·         Work with Application Team Lead and members of the team in designing and implementing solutions.

·         Analyze, design, develop, test, and deploy the solution.

·         Maintain and enhance solutions as required by the business.

Job Requirements:
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

  a.. Understanding of the energy trading business
  b.. Good understanding of front-office trading systems architecture
  c.. Some knowledge of derivatives and financial products
  d.. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on application development experience.
  e.. Desired Technology:
    a.. Unix/Linux - Weather data system is hosted on various types of Unix/Linux servers. Person must be very knowledgeable, and be able to answer questions from analysts.
    b.. Windows Desktop (2000, XP) - Front End Clients run on windows desktop environment.
    c.. Perl / Shell Scripting - Person must be able to script in a fast-paced environment. Typically, traders and meteorologists will have little time to fulfill requests, so quick turnaround is a must. 
    d.. SQL (Oracle 9i/MySQL/PostgreSQL/Microsoft SQL) - The weather data system uses a Microsoft SQL Server database for data input, output and for holding some data. Also, we use very large file systems for storing algorithmic data from weather data models. 
    e.. Networks - A basic understanding of networking will be needed to understand how the applications and servers communicate.
    f.. On-Call Support - off-hours support is needed to ensure applications and all other systems are available to risk analysts.
  f.. Additional Technology
    a.. Java/J2EE or C#/.Net
    b.. Business Objects
    c.. MATLAB
    d.. GrADS (Grid Analysis and Display System) / GRIB data format
 

COMPETENCIES 

·         Business Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the issues relevant to Merrill Lynch, its world-wide businesses, and the global financial services industry; maintains an up-to-date perspective and knowledge of the business; applies technology and business knowledge to solve business problems and create new opportunities. 

·         Technical Expertise: Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise and knowledge appropriate to functional role; stays abreast with emerging technologies and trends. Presents technical information in easily understood terms. 

·         Executes/Results-Driven: Sets and conveys clear goals and monitors progress; is accessible and supports relevant others; obtains results and adds value to the organization by making timely and sound decisions and influencing others. 

·         Analytical Thinking: Intellectual capacity to break down a problem or situation into its component parts, identifying implications, timeframes and sequences. 

·         Attention to Detail: A concern for ensuring accuracy, clarity and quality of work reflecting an underlying drive to increase efficiency and track organizational measures. 

·         Collaboration And Teamwork: Creates commitment to common goals; identifies competing interests and finds ways to balance them; values contributions of all team members and other constituencies; values team accomplishments over individual accomplishments; leverages others' strengths and experiences to achieve team goals; co-operates with colleagues and shares resources. 

·         Client/Relationship Management: Establishes and builds relationships with clients. Applies knowledge to the business and provides personalized, value-added service. Demonstrates willingness to meet needs of clients by pursuing improved courses of action; delivers products and services that best serve client needs; uses client feedback as a basis for improving service and performs necessary follow-up work without being prompted.
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