C# Silverlight Developer (2227)

For a project at our banking client in Zurich we are looking for immediate support in the form of a

C# SILVERLIGHT DEVELOPER (2227)

Scope of work:
Integrate EQ Funds features and products into Cross Asset Portal (Silverlight) 
Pre-Deal verification for Funds/EQ 
Integrate Execution platform for Funds/EQ 
Post-Deal verification for Funds/EQ 
Connect to the Deal Blotter

Skills:
General technical skills 
Has an in depth understanding of OO principles. 
Is an expert in Silverlight/WPF and C# 
Demonstrates experience of using Design Patterns (advantages and drawbacks). 
Has experience of using 3rd party frameworks/components (eg Telerik) and can decide when it is appropriate to use these. 
Has worked on applications with complex scalability and performance challenges. 
Experience of the full project life cycle. 
Experience of Agile practices and processes (eg SCRUM). 
Has used a language other than .NET eg Java or Scripting language.

Nice to have: 
Has experience of developing software for a large Enterprise, including n-tier development. 
RDBMS experience (eg SQL Server/Oracle) helpful 
Understanding and exposure to Test Driven Development. 
Knowledge of Real Time trading platforms or other critical transaction based solutions. 
Hands-on knowledge of FX or similarly complex investment banking products would be ideal 
Can explain complex ideas clearly.

What we're looking for in an individual 
Excellent written and spoken English. 
Committed to excelling in their job and passionate about software development. 
A team-first attitude, ability to work from minimal requirements and a quick thinker. 
Motivation to support others, to share information and knowledge and to work effectively towards shared goals. 
Proactive in seeking help when needed, and happy to admit when they don't understand something. 
A desire to excel in one's job, by actively learning about new technologies and gaining insight into the business we serve. 
Ability to travel

If you consider yourself the ideal candidate, we look forward to receiving your application in Word format.