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Position: Common Lisp Developer Post Date: 7 October 2005 Available: Immediately Company: RavenPack International, S.L. Location: Marbella, Spain

Overview:

Position immediately available for an experienced, motivated software professional. You will work with an international team of developers and scientists with backgrounds and interests in computing, psychology, linguistics, finance, mathematics, anthropology, and philosophy.

Description:

The ideal candidate will have excellent skills as a computer scientist and software engineer, with experience delivering quality software. You must be fluent in standard software development practices on current operating systems. If you are not already an expert in Common Lisp, you will become one. Innovative problem solving and engaging human interaction are key.

+ Design and implement maintainable software in Common Lisp based on loose and changing specifications, with a high degree of independence.

+ Interface to and build solutions in other languages such as Java, C, Unix scripts, or Visual Basic. Use the best tool for the job.

+ Familiarity with SQL and specifically Oracle 9i RDMBS including query optimization and PL/SQL is very much a plus.

+ Comfort in a growing, fast-paced environment with a premium on problem solving. Must have the flexibility to do whatever needs to be done to solve the problems correctly.

+ Work successfully in a small team environment, with a willingness to teach and to learn. Lead reviews of your code and participate in the reviews of others.

Business at RavenPack is conducted mostly in English. Solid writing and verbal skills in English are required. Knowledge of Spanish is not a business requirement.

Current European Union legal working status is preferred.

About the Employer:

RavenPack is committed to expanding the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence by delivering Business, Financial, and Government solutions. RavenPack collaborates with its private and public sector clients to help them turn large amounts of data into vital knowledge.

RavenPack provides corporate and government clients with global consulting services and analytical solutions. RavenPack delivers intelligence services in the areas of finance and investment through its flagship solution called the RavenSpace Market Intelligence System® (MIS). The MIS® offers real-time analytical trading tools to help investors understand the numerous factors that affect market prices. The MIS® combines models from the three major forecast groups (technical, fundamental, and market psychology) to produce timely investment recommendations and to automatically execute trades.

http://www.ravenpack.com/