Benchmark IT - Technology Talent

SDET (2) – Hybrid: Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm, is looking for a Software Developer in Test (SDET). There are 2 open positions, mid to senior level.  In this role, you’ll bring practical knowledge of agile development methodologies and engineering best practices. You’ll work closely with the Development and Testing team. The ideal candidate would be an independent individual contributor who can understand existing automation test frameworks and has an ability to enhance and implement the same and should also be able to work with other engineers and product managers to support feature-based testing. This position can be in NYC or Greenwich, 3 days per week onsite is expected.  Base salary in the $135-160K range, DOE plus generous bonus and stock options.   Responsibilities

• Build and implement robust automated test suites.
• Integration of automated test suites with the current build and deployment processes.
• Maintenance of automated tests to accommodate changes in system design and architecture.
• Integration of Automation framework with existing tools (JIRA).
• Create/Manage/Utilize Defect workflows with automated test execution.
• Design and publish meaningful metric to support automation test creation and execution.
• Build and implement performance test suites.
• Perform all types of testing – Functional. API, Automation, Performance and Load.

Qualifications

• 4 - 10+ years of experience with QA engineering delivery experience
• 3+ years of delivery within Agile SDLC/teams ideally with CICD
• Programming experience in Java with focus on behavior driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD) and design patterns, ideally within continuous integration (CICD)
• Experience with Java microservices and REST APIs and exposure to React front end
• Agile development approach
• Technologies: Java, JavaScript, IntelliJ/Eclipse
• CI/CD: Maven, Sonar, Git, Teamcity/Jenkins, Docker
• Exposure to banking and/or finance environments preferred
• Testing: Junit, WebdriverIO, Protractor, JMeter or similar

Sr. Product Manager-FinTech – Hybrid: Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for multiple senior level Technical Product Managers. The openings range from Assistant Vice President - Vice President level. This role will be working in a team-oriented environment with smart and hardworking individuals in a results-oriented culture with support from the Executive Management. This is a management level opportunity with room for growth and oversight over teams, projects, and space. This individual will have the opportunity to solve fun and complex industry-wide problems, spanning across various alternative investment products. This position will be working directly with end users and clients to bring scale and efficiency spanning across a multitude of different business processes, as well as various user experiences for key critical online functions.  This role will own, lead, and deliver various solutions with direct oversight of product building, largely defining and influencing others in their own space, from identifying unmet needs to defining requirements, writing user stories, developing project communication plans, and testing product features. We live and breathe agile and deploy fast, to learn and iterate quickly. Having fun while doing it is a big part of who we are so the ideal candidate will embrace a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 3 - 4 days per week onsite work in the NYC midtown office is required.  Base salary is in the $130-180K range DOE, plus generous bonus and stock options.  Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with end users and clients to identify and deliver solutions to core functional areas and user experiences. 
• Develop the strategic road map and lead the direction of the product of the platform in partnership with stakeholders. 
• Present, communicate, and work directly with the executive management as needed or to provide status updates of critical strategic projects. 
• Resolve issues and concerns around the allocation of resources and work with stakeholders to manage expectations and setting of priorities. 
• Work with production support team and provide oversight and work to resolve existing gaps with new builds or proposals for new resources. 
• Propose and plan team structure and expansion where necessary with a well thought out plan of execution as the company grows. 
• Mentor the team by coaching and leading by example from all aspects of development whether building relationships or project execution. 
• Identify the highest leverage areas and mobilize key constituents quickly to deliver great products?and critical key features and functions. 
• Work with UX Design, Technology, and other partners in scoping different solutions, writing user-stories and preparing the organization for product launches. 
• Develop a strong understanding of business impacts and what is most critical and manage the team and space for concurrent requests and requirements. 
• Test and review online product upgrades and oversee team execution in general and ensure flawless execution. 
• Monitor the performance of the product and continuously improve it through all the life-stages of a product. 
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape from a business and legal and compliance perspective. 
• Step outside the product realm when appropriate to contribute to the team and overall company mission. 

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in product management in a fast-paced, agile environment 
• Proven track record of management of technical teams and projects, managing space for organizing requests and priorities, and managing space for organizing requests and priorities 
• Proven track record of exercising strong influence in partnerships with colleagues, teams, and clients 
• Great communicator and comfortable engaging executive management for ideas and resolutions 
• Natural problem solver and driven to push initiatives to conclusions 
• Critical thinker and comfortable with the unknown 
• Financial technology background strongly preferred 
• Willingness to dig deep, analyze and know the processes of how things work Willingness to dig deep, analyze, and know the processes of how things work 
• Comfort with leveraging SQL and able to generate conclusions based on data being presented
• Develop an in-depth understanding of organizational data flow and its impact on business processes 
• Expertise with QA testing and business analysis and project management 
• Strong technical background and understanding; Able to construct wireframes and design user experiences while understanding basic API functionalities 
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building relationships to gain buy in and achieve business results 
• History of customer centric focus with a knack for quick and thoughtful problem-solving 
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with experience managing a dynamic team 

Data Engineer - Hybrid: Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for a Data Engineer to join the team, who can help build the infrastructure to make data a central part of the firm’s business.  Data driven decisions are very critical for the business, as a result, we are looking for engineers that will not only be able to use the data but also understand it and help make actionable decisions. Data Engineers quickly grasp complex and fluid business problems and solve them with robust and creative analyses after having built highly performant and highly scalable infrastructure to warehouse the data. If you love using the latest technologies, working on creative software projects, and/or thinking about innovative new business plans in your spare time, read on. 3 days onsite work in the NYC midtown office is expected with some flexibility.  Base salary is in the $120-150K range DOE, plus generous bonus and stock options.  How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

• Leverage open-source technologies and cloud solutions to build elegant features that our platform users love
• Develop and automate large scale, high-performance data platform infrastructure to drive the business growth and enable data-driven organization
• Design and develop reusable components and frameworks for ingestion, cleansing, and data quality
• Streamline the ingestion of raw data from various sources into our Data Lake and Data Warehouse
• Design data models for optimal storage and retrieval that represent the product entities and meet business requirements
• Coordinate closely with sales and product development teams daily to push firm’s strategy and improve the overall profitability

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative area or related field
• 5+ years of experience with open-source technologies or object-oriented/functional programming, strong ability to write easy-to-scale, high-quality code
• Experienced in at least 1 numeric research framework (python/pandas, R/Splus, Octave/Matlab)
• Familiarity with OLAP (Redshift, Snowflake) and OLTP (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with various database designs (Relational, Columnar, NoSQL)
• Some background in probability/statistics
• Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Passionate about programming and cutting-edge technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
• Professional experience with Python and JVM based languages such as Scala, Java, and Kotlin
• Experience building data-pipelines, data-lakes and data warehouses.
• Good knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments
• Experience with AWS solutions such as Lambda, S3, Kinesis, ElastiCache
• Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure-as-code (terraform or cloud formation)
• Familiarity with the use and restrictions of PII data for analysis, research, development, and testing
• Full-time or internship experience as a data engineer in the financial technology industry is a plus

Product Manager-FinTech – Hybrid: Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for multiple junior to mid-level Technical Product Managers.  The openings range from from Associate - Assistant Vice President level. You will help the buildouts of critical core areas of product at the firm.  You will be working in a team-oriented environment with smart and hardworking individuals in a results-oriented culture with support from the Executive Management. This is a management level opportunity with room for growth and oversight over teams, projects, and space. You will have the opportunity to solve fun and complex industry-wide problems, spanning across a number of various alternative investment products. You will be working directly with end users and clients to bring scale and efficiency spanning across a multitude of different business processes, as well as various user experiences for key critical online functions. This is an opportunity to utilize the latest technologies and innovative solutions, with room to grow or broaden your responsibilities as the company continuously grows. You will own, lead and deliver various solutions with direct oversight of product building, largely defining and influencing others in your own space, from identifying unmet needs to defining requirements, writing user stories, developing project communication plans, and testing product features. We live and breathe agile and deploy fast, to learn and iterate quickly. Having fun while doing it is a big part of who we are so the ideal candidate will embrace a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 3 - 4 days per week onsite work in the NYC midtown office is required.  Base salary is in the $100-150K range DOE, plus generous bonus and stock options.  Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with end users and clients to identify and deliver solutions to core functional areas and user experiences.
• Develop the strategic road map, and lead the direction of the product of the platform in partnership with stakeholders
• Present, communicate, and work directly with the executive management as needed or to provide status updates of critical strategic projects
• Resolve issues and concerns around the allocation of resources and work with stakeholders to manage expectations and setting of priorities
• Work with production support team and provide oversight and work to resolve existing gaps with new builds or proposals for new resources.
• As the company grows, propose and plan team structure/expansion where necessary with a well thought out plan of execution.
• Mentor the team by coaching and leading by example from all aspects of development whether building relationships or project execution.
• Identify the highest leverage areas and mobilize key constituents quickly to deliver great products and critical key features/functions.
• Work with UX Design, Technology and other partners in scoping different solutions, writing user-stories and preparing the organization for product launches
• Develop a strong understanding of business impacts and what is most critical and manage the team and space for concurrent requests and requirements
• Test and review online product upgrades and oversee team execution in general and ensure flawless execution
• Monitor the performance of the product and continuously improve it through all the life-stages of a product
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape from a business and legal / compliance perspective
• Step outside the product realm when appropriate to contribute to the team and overall company mission

Candidate Profile

• 2 – 10 years of experience in product management in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Proven track record of management of technical teams and projects.
• Proven track record for managing space for organizing requests and priorities
• Proven track record of exercising strong influence in partnerships with colleagues, teams, and clients
• Great communicator and comfortable engaging executive management for ideas and resolutions
• Natural problem solver and driven to push initiatives to conclusions
• Critical thinker and comfortable with the unknown
• Financial technology background strongly preferred
• Willingness to dig deep, analyze and know the ins and outs of how things work
• Comfort with leveraging SQL and ability to generate conclusions based on data being presented  
• Develop an in-depth understanding of organizational data flow and its impact on business processes.
• Strong technical background and understanding; ability to construct wireframes and design user experiences while understanding basic API functionalities
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building relationships to gain buy in and achieve business results
• History of customer centric focus with a knack for quick and thoughtful problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Our direct client, a leader of advanced solutions for defense, aerospace, rail, and telecommunications, is looking for a talented full-time Business Intelligence Systems Analyst to join their team.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL querying, data extraction, and data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.  This position is in their Branford, CT office, onsite with every other Friday off.  If you would like to be a part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will contribute to the success of their business, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Responsibilities:

• Back-End BI:
  • Utilize advanced SQL skills to query and manipulate data within our Oracle-based ERP systems or SAP.
  • Develop customizations and enhancements to the ERP system to meet business requirements.
  • Perform data cleansing and migration tasks efficiently within the ERP system.
  • Troubleshoot ERP system issues and provide support in collaboration with offsite IT teams.
  • Conduct end-user training sessions as necessary. 
• Front-End BI:
  • Collaborate with department heads to identify KPIS to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Design and develop automated reporting and dashboards using Power BI or equivalent tools.
  • Integrate data from various sources (ERP, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) to create comprehensive KPI visualizations.
  • Proficiency in DAX language (Power BI) is strongly recommended.
• Manufacturing Experience:
  • Apply manufacturing business acumen to analyze data and provide insights in a production environment.
  • Conduct data analysis across multiple departments such as purchasing, inventory, production, and test.
  • Familiarity with MRP and its operational implications.
  • Experience in capacity planning involving both HR and machinery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as Management Information Systems, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and SQL developer tools.
• Moderate experience in coding languages.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in both back-end and front-end BI roles, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable BI solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality BI solutions on time and within budget.

Product Manager - FinTech: Hybrid Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for a Product Manager to work within the newly created innovation lab in firm. The primary mission of the lab is to ensure that the firm is evaluating and adopting emerging technologies and methods to advance strategic business initiatives. The primary mechanism to accomplish this mission is through rapid prototyping and the execution of POCs or research projects where we explore and analyze new technologies, methods, capabilities, limitations, technical risks, and compatibility with the ICN ecosystem.   They seek a dynamic, self-motivated, and energetic Product Manager who will work with strategists and software engineers to transform ideas into projects and successfully deliver those projects in line with the lab’s mission of executing POCs and rapid prototyping. The ideal candidate should be deeply interested in learning about new areas of technology and business and very comfortable operating at a detailed level. The ideal candidate will help shape the culture and help develop the working model within the newly created lab.   This is a great opportunity to work across a broad set of business areas and technologies to deliver prototype solutions in a fast-paced and fun environment with the goal of offering the most innovative products and services to our clients. 3 - 4 days onsite work in the NYC midtown office is required.  Base salary is in the $130-180K range DOE, plus generous bonus and stock options.      Responsibilities 

• Work with the Lab’s strategists and software engineers to plan, design, and execute state-of-the art POCs.  
• Meet with key stakeholders to understand critical business requirements and broader organizational impact.  
• Communicate project status and goals across a broad swath of the organization at all levels of seniority.  
• Develop a good understanding of our business to help make more informed decisions about strategy and ideas.  
• Contribute to other aspects of Labs such as publishing our work (internal and external), facilitate user discussions, and otherwise contribute to the direction of the team.  
• Contribute to the overall company mission and culture.  

  Qualifications 

• 5-10 years of professional experience across business analysis, engineering, or finance. Financial technology background strongly preferred 
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment across multiple levels of our organization 
• Proven experience managing multiple aspects of a project lifecycle with particular interest in areas that are relevant to the successful delivery of POCs; Producing streamlined business requirements, writing technical specs, testing software, and managing interaction with internal business stakeholders
• Technical background and good understanding of technical concepts. Comfort with SQL, data modelling, and all aspects of the software development lifecycle 
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytic skills; strategic mindset 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Demonstrated track record of independently delivering successful projects 

Back-end Scala Developer – Hybrid: Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm, is looking for mid to senior level back-end developers with strong Scala experience. will play an integral role in designing and implementing systems that power the company’s platform. We are looking for engineers who can build APIs and applications that are highly performant and intuitive. More than checking the boxes on specific technologies, we are looking for driven team members with technical depth and a desire to deliver end products for our clients. Current platform sits on top of a micro-services architecture with services built in Scala, Node.js and Python. If you are not already familiar with the technologies used at firm, you will have the opportunity to pick up these new tools and technologies while on the job—with support from management and mentors. This position is based in midtown Manhattan, 3 days per week onsite is expected.  Client offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package, salary ($150-200K, DOE), bonus and stock options.   Responsibilities

• Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
• Unit and integration test development using Scala Test
• Active participation in stand-up meetings
• Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering
• 5-10+ years of web-based application development
• Experience in Scala, Kotlin, Node.js or Java a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices
• Passion for actively learning new technologies
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required
• Solid problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative approach to software development
• Leadership/people management experience

IT Support Engineer: A global investment firm in Greenwich, CT is seeking a IT Support Engineer.  In this role, you will provide maintenance of the computer desktop environment by analyzing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal IT Support Engineer. You will be responsible for administration and internal support of the Company’s PCs, printers, servers, and related equipment. Tasks include end user support and performing PC maintenance, upgrades and configurations.   Responsibilities:

• Provide helpdesk support and resolve problems to the end user’s satisfaction
• Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT support desk
• Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation
• Utilize and maintain the helpdesk JIRA ticketing software
• Document internal procedures
• Performing O365 administration including basic O365 troubleshooting
• Assist with onboarding of new users
• Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software
• Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses
• Report issues that need escalation
• Manage PC setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, images and software
• Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory
• Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required
• Organize and create documentation for policies and procedures utilized by IT staff.

Preferred Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Information Systems, Business, Communications or related field. • 5+ years of relevant technical experience.

• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience. 

Full-stack Software Engineer (Ruby and React): Hybrid Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for a Full Stack Software Developer.  In this role, you will be working end-to-end on new features, enhancements, and defect resolution on one or more of the firm’s software platforms. This role will work closely with the product management team throughout the software development process, detailing requirements, reviewing work in progress, and addressing issues found in manual test efforts.  For this role, 3 days onsite work in the midtown Manhattan, NY or Greenwich, CT office is required, the base salary is in the $130-160K range, DOE. Responsibilities 

• Help manage web application development in React as front end and Ruby on Rails as a backend. 
• Unit and integration test development using RSpec. 
• Active participation in daily stand-up meetings. 
• Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change. 

  Qualifications 

• 5+ years software engineering experience?building?enterprise SaaS cloud-based solutions 
• 3+ years of Ruby on Rails development experience 
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with modern JS frameworks such as React 
• 2+ years of front end and back-end test automation development using RSpec, Cucumber or similar 
• Technical leadership/management experience is a plus 
• Demonstrated understanding of relational database concepts and modeling practices. 
• Familiar with cloud-based technologies – K8S, AWS etc. 
• Able to work in an Agile/Kanban methodology 
• Able to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required 
• Solid problem-solving ability 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Collaborative approach to software development