Electronic Trading Cover Letter

Please consider me for the electronic trading opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance to the Electronic Trading RTB team, covering Cash, QPS and Futures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Critical path analysis, performance optimization and hardware acceleration
• Operating systems concepts (I/O, process scheduling) with a focus on Linux kernel engineering
• Software development best practices and agile methods including the full software lifecycle
• Unit, integration and regression testing with a focus on the simulation and mocking of complex, event-driven systems
• Direct exposure to electronic trading (Risk Management, Technology, Operational Risk)
• Deep understand of operating system internals and design / tuning
• Experience with concepts and programming in Java or C++
• Hands on experience with Unix/Linux, Shell/Perl scripting, Python, Javascript and SQL

I would like to submit my application for the electronic trading opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strong technical leadership within the Electronic Trading RTB team, covering Cash, QPS and Futures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with middleware such as Tibco RV or Solace
• Academic Background in CS/Math/Engineering
• Understanding of the Equities trading business – could be ETFs, Cash trading, Program Trading, Algorithmic trading
• Some Quantitative background {optional}
• TCP/IP Programming
• Experience with scripting languages like Perl, Shell scripts
• Strong design and architecture concepts
• C++ STL libraries

I would like to submit my application for the electronic trading opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for programming of validation checks and custom functions on eCRFs to improve data quality.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with best practices in software development life cycle
• Distributed server software / web stacks
• WebUIs, AngularJS, Vert.x
• Background in real-time support of software systems
• Background in trading systems
• Hands on experience with Unix/Linux and Shell Scripting
• Experience in Perl, Python, or an equivalent Scripting Language
• Sound knowledge of an RDBMS and SQL Expertise

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the electronic trading position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into system design to help the programming teams define effort and implementation schedules.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Software development experience in programming languages such as C++ or Java can be helpful
• Software development in C++ in the context of high performance (low-latency, high-throughput) real-time computing essential
• Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands and text editors(VI)
• Knowledge of Exchange or Client Connectivity
• Knowledge of Equities Market
• Knowledge of execution algorithms such as VWAP, Implementation Shortfall
• Solid understanding of Development and QA methodology with processes and procedures
• Demonstrable experience of developing large enterprise-wide application or test framework solutions

In response to your job posting for electronic trading, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analysis of current programs which includes performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with tools such as Purify and Quantify
• Experience in usage of unit testing strategies like Unit Test++
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix, shell script, perl, awk and similar utilities
• Develop complex tools to effectively field trading decision questions, automate the workflow
• Work with networking teams to optimize the network topology
• Experience in PERL or PYTHON or an equivalent Scripting Language
• Sound knowledge of an RDBMS like Sybase or Oracle and SQL Expertise
• Passion for working in a demanding and dynamic environment