Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a JAVA Market Risk Developer, for a contract with one of our premier financial industry clients in New York, NY. The Market Risk IT Team develops software to measure and monitor regulatory capital for the firm's global portfolio. The team is currently engaged in developing software to satisfy Basel 2.5 and Basel 3.0 requirements. The team has presence in multiple locations around the globe. Our clients include the senior management, risk monitors, Market Risk research and traders. Responsibilities: * Responsibilities of the position comprise of design and implementation of rules based standardized specific risk charges engine and services in a multi-tiered data-centric environment in Java utilizing Spring framework, XML and DB2. * Daily tasks will include design, development and support of scalable applications and services on a Linux based distributed architecture. Required Skills: * The ideal candidate will have exposure to building well-architected, distributed, scalable solutions, exposure to a rules engine and a strong knowledge of Linux. * Experience with large relational databases and a good grasp of SQL/SP is necessary. The position requires a team player capable of collaborating with colleagues globally. * 3 Years hands on experience with core Java, Spring, XML/SOAP * 3 Years RDBMS/SQL experience * 3 Years experience and strong understanding of Linux/Unix/ksh/Perl * OO and Relational Modeling skills * Strength in data mining and analysis * Excellent analytical ability * Aptitude for financial products and systems * Strong collaboration and communication skills Preferred Skills: * JRules * Autosys * Risk/Financial Systems experience SGA is a Certified Womans Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base. We offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit in addition to transferring H1B Visa sponsorship. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com.