2016 Software Development Programme (Permanent)

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Posted Sep 22, 2015 - Requisition No. 47379

Role

Bloomberg's software engineers are responsible for creating the world's premiere source for real-time and historical market data and analytics. Engineers are given the responsibility to define, architect, build, and deploy complete systems that anticipate and fulfil our clients' needs. Our agile development cycle allows us to roll out new software seven days a week. Small teams and open communication creates a collaborative and innovative work environment. Engineers are given the opportunity to be creative and the impact of their contribution is highly visible throughout the company and to clients.

We are looking for software engineers who are interested in designing high-impact solutions to help our customers optimise complex workflows, efficiently manipulate large datasets, and make quick, intuitive decisions.

The Software Engineer Training Program: our training program will prepare you to develop software in our large-scale and fast-paced environment. Topics will include real-time data processing, databases, networking and UI technologies. During training, you'll participate in lectures and labs as well as collaborate with colleagues through group projects. Mentors are available throughout training to ensure you're fully prepared to hit the ground running once you join the group of your choice. After training, you will have the opportunity to continue learning through Bloomberg University, expand your network of technology and business experts, and attend presentations with world renowned guest speakers.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Desire to design and develop large-scale software systems
  • Programming experience in C, C++, C#, Java or Python
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux
  • Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development

We are extremely proud of our diverse and open culture and, with more than 15,500 employees in 73 countries, we value diversity of thought and perspective in every form. Disruptive innovation and breakthrough performance only happen when we are able to channel the diverse ideas and experiences of our employees to solve the needs of our clients.

The Company

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 315,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg New Energy Finance and Bloomberg BNA, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through the Bloomberg Professional service, television, radio, mobile, the Internet and three magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets and Bloomberg Pursuits, covers the world with more than 2,400 news and multimedia professionals at more than 150 bureaus in 73 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 15,000 people in 192 locations around the world.

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