Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Data Developer

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  • Company

    PEAK6 Investments, LP
  • Location

    USA-IL-Chicago
  • Remuneration

    Not Specified
  • Position Type

    Permanent
  • Employment type

    Full time
  • Updated

    09-Oct-2013
  • eFC Ref no

    1290391
The candidate will work in the design, development, and support of data processes on multiple platforms. The role involves working with development team and business users to deliver, maintain, and expand data availability as well as enhance business intelligence solutions and reporting functionality.
PEAK6 Investments, established in 1997, is a leading financial institution in Chicago with a demonstrated track record of success in proprietary trading. Specializing in inventory and risk management, PEAK6 Investments employs state of the art technology and proprietary tools and is thoroughly committed to building the next generation of automated trading systems and businesses. PEAK6 is constantly expanding its commercial focus to include leading-edge initiatives in the hedge fund, online media, retail options brokerage and institutional trading segments. Voted Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For, four of the last five years, PEAK6 Investments offers: competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a great benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, sickness and disability benefits, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, along with a casual work environment and dress code and the occasional yoga class. PEAK6 currently employs over 400 professionals and is rapidly growing in scope, complexity and depth of operation.

PEAK6 Investments is currently seeking a self-directed and motivated Data Developer to join the PEAK6 technology team. The candidate will work in the design, development, and support of data processes on multiple platforms.  The role involves working with development team and business users to deliver, maintain, and expand data availability as well as enhance business intelligence solutions and reporting functionality. The ideal candidate will consider themselves a Data Guru, comfortable working with and growing their knowledge around all things Data.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing organization.



Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain database solutions

• Contribute to the creation of technical design based on business requirements

• Identify and define development best practices and standards

• Documentation of all processes

• Support legacy processes and replace with improved solutions

• Automate manual processes where ever possible



Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL including database structures, theories, principles, and practices

• Knowledge of both Linux and Windows environments

• Some experience working with object-oriented languages

• Strong problem solving and communication skills

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education and work experience is required



Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the Financial Industry

• Experienced with any BI tool experience (e.g. Cognos, Microsoft OLAP/SSAS, etc.)

• Experience writing ETL processes

See Job Description

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