Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Quant/Calculations Engineer (Java) in Austin, TX. The Dev team is looking for an Engineer to improve and extend our calculation engine into new international markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build valuable domain expertise in the financial products and tax regimes of our international markets


• Engineer reusable, extendable, efficient financial calculation models


• As a Senior Quant/Calculations Engineer, you will continuously improve code maintainability and calculation engine performance


• Branch out into full stack development with service APIs for calc engine integration, advanced distributed calculation modules, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with object oriented languages and design patterns


• 2+ years of development experience with Java; Basic understanding of financial products and their taxation principles


• Quant or software development experience within the financial service industry desired


• Desire to learn detailed nuances of worldwide financial products and taxation regimes


• Talent to create simplified solutions for complex problems


• Strong communication skills and engaging personality


• Ability to interface directly with outside non-programmer subject matter experts


• Self-starter who takes initiative and helps to define the product design


• Comfortable working in a non-structured agile development environment

What we offer:

• A fun and relaxed environment in a small but profitable and stable company


• Opportunity to learn about the financial services industry in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Europe and Asia


• Highly competitive salary


• Full family medical and dental insurance


• Opportunity for some international travel if desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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