Associate, Database Developer, Markit MSA

Role Summary

Markit is the leading provider of independent, multi-asset class, high value services for the global financial market. Our independent pricing, reference data, portfolio valuations, trade processing and desktop solutions are used around the world to enhance trading operations, reduce risk and manage compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate will work with the Markit MSA development team to further enhance and scale the platform and participate in any future green field initiatives.

Markit MSA provides a comprehensive, transparent and validated market share service for European equity markets.

Technical Skills

Advanced database skills (data modeling, normalization, performance tuning for batch-based or real-time databases, indexing and similar)
Advanced SQL programming (Sybase or other major RDBMS) including stored procedures, optimization, transaction processing, monitoring and error handling
Understanding the issues facing systems that load large volumes of data at high speed both from writing and reporting and perspective
Web applications development experience (Java Servlets, JSP)
General Java skills (J2SE 5.0)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX

JDBC / XML
Experience in Sybase IQ or any other column based database architecture or data warehouse
Experience of working in the Financial Industry

Duties and Accountabilities

Responsible for the development of a scalable time series database to handle multiple queries real-time
Ability to work closely with the business to provide a product tailored to our business partners requirements
Second-line application support of the production MSA system
Active participation in releasing of the new code – sometimes out of business hours

Business Competencies

Strong academics preferred, ideally a good honours degree
Consistent track record of delivery to excellent standards
Able to work within a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to take a project through its entire life cycle
Commercial Awareness: Comfortable dealing with senior individuals with strong client and service orientation

Personal Competencies

Strong problem solving skills
A delivery focused attitude to be able to meet demanding deadlines
Must be self-starting, driven, assertive and positive
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships
Strong team player who is comfortable working at all levels of the business and external stakeholders as required

The Contact

Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.europe@markit.com citing "Associate, Business Developer, Markit MSA" in the subject line.