Silverlight Developer (1423)

For our client in Zurich we are looking for a SILVERLIGHT DEVELOPER on a contract basis.

SILVERLIGHT DEVELOPER (1423)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING 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 developing software for a large Enterprise, including n-tier development.
- Has experience of using 3rd party frameworks/components (eg Telerik) and can decide when it is appropriate to use these.
- RDBMS experience (eg SQL Server/Oracle) helpful
- Has worked on applications with complex scalability and performance challenges.
- Experience of the full project life cycle.
- Understanding and exposure to Test Driven Development.
- Experience of Agile practices and processes (eg SCRUM).
- Has used a language other than .NET eg Java or Scripting language.
- 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.

THE CANDIDATE WE WOULD LIKE TO EMPLOY FOR THIS PROJECT HAS THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

- 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.
- Can explain complex ideas clearly.
- 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.