Elsen, Boston, MA: FULL TIME, ONSITE Frontend Developer
Elsen is building the next generation of market simulation software at the intersection of high performance computing, machine learning, and quantitative finance. We're a small, tight-knit team located in the finance district of downtown Boston. We are looking for a frontend developer to help build the user interface for our analytics software which is primarily written in Haskell, C, and Python.
* Deep understanding of Javascript and Angular.
* Experience building interfaces for analytics or mathematical modeling software.
* Use of Sketch 3 for design prototyping.
* Understanding of basic REST API concepts and network stack.
* Time management skills and ability to work with an evolving API.
* Statistical reasoning and willingness to develop a cursory understanding of algorithmic trading.
* Overall fun-loving personality, good sense of humor, and willingness to play complex boardgames.
Optional skills that are potentially useful at Elsen.
* Understanding of statistics, econometrics and/or financial modeling.
* Basic understanding of SQL
* Basic understanding of Python
* Basic understanding of Linux deployment methodologies (i.e. Ansible, Docker).
We are primarily looking for candidates in the Boston area are or willing to relocate, but are flexible given exceptional candidates.
Website: elsen.co
Contact: REDACTED_EMAIL
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