Trading Careers at iTradePod

For a brief overview of how to break into the financial sector you may find this external forum post of interest.

If you are currently a student and would like to gain some experience working alongside professional full time traders, please send us an email at careers@iTradePod.com or use our Contact Us form.

Trading Mentor

iTradePod is the ideal firm with which experienced electronic traders - particularly those with track record in profitable futures trading and have at least 3 years pedagogy experience - can take the next step in their trading careers.

At iTradePod we are committed to achieving trader excellence so to attract the best trading mentors we provide our team of professionals with an exceptional work environment in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. We are always interested to hear from professional traders who want to share the successs with fellow traders and have:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Professional certified teaching / mentor qualification from recognised institution
• At least 3 years of practical mentoring
• Testimonials / references of trading clients that have suceeded under your supervision
• Minimum 5 years proven, current trading track record using a system/method
• Genuine passion for trading and to see others achieve excllence

If you have a proven track record in electronic trading, we want to talk to you about a career with iTradePod. Please send your CV to careers@iTradePod.com

Senior C# Quant Developer

Ourselves and our clients are looking for exception C# Algo Developers that can program advanced, reliable, high-performance, low-latency code, adhering to the best coding and testing methodologies. Those individuals will be a part of a core infrastructure team responsible for developing and maintaining exchange connectivity (order routing/market data) to major markets in the UK, US and abroad.

To be considered, prospective candidates should possess all of the following qualifications:

• Exceptional C# skills
• Thorough understanding of multithreading and network programming on Windows and/or Linux platforms
• 5+ years experience developing real-time trading systems
• Team player Strong desire to succeed
• Familiarity with NinjaTrader 7 and X_Trader API
• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Elec. Eng., ideally with Chartered status
• A financial qualification such as CQF, IOC or MSc in Fin Maths/Eng.

Please send your CV to careers@iTradePod.com

Senior C# MVC 3 ASP.NET 4.0 Web Developer

We are seeking highly motivated Web Developers to join the iTradepod Web Team. The Web Developers will work within a team of developers to enhance the corporate web presence and experience of our web visitors. The Web Developer will possess in-depth knowledge and experience of C# ASP.NET 4.0 MVC 3 Razor Engine, Entity Framework 4.1 Code First, SQL Server 2008, JavaScript JSON, CSS 3, HTML/XHTML/HTML5, jQuery, and will be aware of the latest in web-based application design and social networking trends.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, Design, Test and Implement new applications utilizing the full project life cycle.
• Participate in rapid prototyping of advanced solutions and products
• Enhance existing applications to meet business and development requirements
• Ensure Quality. Use industry accepted best practices to implement designs. Follow and improve coding standards. Promptly report all product bugs to Development – QE. Maintain existing showcase applications
• Improvement and Personal Growth. Improve skills and learn new technologies. Follow and complete coaching process. Suggest ways to improve processes and quality
• Other reasonable duties as required

Prospective candidates, in addition the aforementioned skills, should possess all of the following qualifications to be considered, :

• year Computer Science or related degree
• 4+ years experience creating online experiences
• Has worked in fast paced environments under tight deadlines
• Has worked in a source-controlled environment
• Thrives working within an intellectually stimulating, high energy environment
• Attention to detail, manage time effectively, work independently but within a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines. Commitment to team goals

Please send your CV to careers@iTradePod.com