MSCI: Web Services Developer/Environment Engineer (Beijing)

MSCI

ABOUTMSCI Inc.  

MSCI is a leading provider ofresearch-based, mission critical investment decision support tools for investorsglobally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. Weoffer a range of products and services — indices, portfolio risk andperformance analytics, and governance tools — from a number of internationallyrecognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, IPD and ISS.

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

The MSCI Application Development team based in Beijingis seeking qualified candidates for an opportunity to work in a dualrole as a Web Services Developer / Environment Engineer. This position willpresent a unique opportunity to leverage complementary skills and grow yourcareer with a leading financial services firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Software development ofWeb Service enhancements for two existing, independent platforms

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Software development forintegrating Web Service offerings across two existing, independent platforms

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Manage system/softwareconfigurations and troubleshoot development environment issues

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Manage hardware andsoftware resources including coordinating maintenance and outages fordevelopment environment

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Monitor/create performancetest suites that run within development environment, and work closely withdeveloper teams to identify issues and key areas for improvement andoptimization

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Develop automation tools,scripts for maintenance and monitoring purposes

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Provide production supportto the Operations and Application Support teams

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Build creation and deployment

DESIREDEXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor's degree ComputerScience, Engineering or other similar concentration

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Master’s degree a plus

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2+ years experience in WebService development/system administration or other similar technical experience

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Experience with  REST, JSON, XSLT, JAXB, SOAP, WSDL, XSD

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Experience with different web servicesframeworks: Axis2, JAX-WS, Metro

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Experience with Apache Synapse,WS-Security

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Experience with Web Services testingvia JUnit, SOAPUI, .NET

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Experience with JavaScript, JSP,Servlets

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Strong scripting skills

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Database experience –Oracle/MSSQL skills

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Softwaremanagement/development (Java, XML preferred)

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Good working knowledge ofUnix and Windows Administration

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Excellentproblem-solving/troubleshooting skills, fast learner

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Ability to self-manageyour own projects

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Excellent written and oralcommunication skills

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Experience or interest in Finance a plus

Due to the great number ofapplications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable torespond on an individual basis.

APPLICATION METHOD:* Please send your cover letter and English CV in word document to cheryl.deng@msci.com