PBT Group has an urgent requirement for a SmallTalk Developer.
Responsible for SmallTalk application development supporting business objectives while providing expertise in software development lifecycle phases from concept and design to testing. Analyses, designs and builds component-based applications in an agile environment, including introduction of an application layer, modeling techniques, component and object-oriented design, complex algorithmic coding, and systematic approaches to application integration. Works on new and existing applications, enhancements and infrastructure. Performs hands-on coding, mentors junior developers and assists in architecting business solutions. Serves as liaison to internal customers, research groups and various business support areas.

Desirable Experience
· A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline is required, or equivalent work experience and technical training.

· 5 years experience with an OO programming language

· 5 years experience relational databases

· 5 web services and/or other integration like messaging services

· Exposure to financial systems; minimum requirement: understanding time-value of money; preferred: understanding of bonds and money markets.

· Minimum of 3 years technical work experience in a team environment as a programmer.

· Experience designing N-tiered applications, with multi-tier architecture and production Internet architectures.

· Strong experience developing and implementing highly complex technical solutions in a SmallTalk environment.

· Superior organizational and time management skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Rapid applications development or extreme programming experience