FIS Front Arena App Developer - Contract / 100% Remote / R800 PH
- Location
- Remote (South Africa)
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- Contract
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In brief
**Overview** This is a 12-month contract position for a FIS Front Arena App Developer, offered at R800 per hour and operating on a 100% remote basis. The role is with E-Merge, a specialist IT recruitment agency, seeking a candidate for a client operating in financial markets. The ideal candidate is a Front Arena Application Developer who thrives in fast-paced trading environments and is adept at transforming complex financial requirements into powerful, scalable solutions, particularly enjoying roles where technology directly interacts with trading. **What you will do** * Keep critical Front Arena applications running smoothly and efficiently. * Design and build custom solutions that power trading, risk, and reporting. * Create reports, batch jobs, workflows, and integrations. * Connect systems with market data providers and downstream platforms. * Play a key role in upgrades, migrations, and new implementations. * Fine-tune performance and automate processes. * Work closely with traders and business teams to bring ideas to life. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 5 to 8 + years of FIS Front Arena development experience * Experience working in financial markets / trading environments * Strong skills in integration and application development * Front Arena languages: ADFL, ACM, AEL, ASQL + Python * Strong understanding of ADS, ATS & AMB Service Bus * Knowledge of financial instruments: FX | Money Markets | Fixed Income | Derivatives * Solid experience integrating systems in trading environments * Sharp problem-solving skills * Ability to think on your feet * Great communication-you can speak both "tech" and "business" * **Bonus Points:** * Experience with custom model integration * Exposure to other trading platforms * Microsoft SQL Server knowledge * Deeper understanding of derivatives and capital market **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Front Arena Application Developer who thrives in fast-paced trading environments and enjoys turning complex financial requirements into powerful, scalable solutions. They should appreciate working in a setting where technology meets trading. Applicants should possess sharp problem-solving skills, the ability to think quickly, and excellent communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/fis-front-arena-app-developer-contract-100%25-remote-r800-ph-id-7471106 Source: jobmail
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- At least 8 years of experience.
- Python
- SQL
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