CAREERS

Keys to Success

There are two keys to our success as a company. The first is our staff: we use small- to mid-sized teams of multitalented experts who are in the upper percentile of their fields. Studies have shown that the model of interchangeable "man hours" breaks down for highly creative work; for software applications, we have found that close-knit teams of top performers can significantly outperform much larger groups of typically skilled individuals.

The second key to our success is leverageable technology -- over the years, we have assembled a core platform of reusable components allowing new applications to be ramped up very quickly and providing a common framework for maintenance and refactoring of existing projects. By leveraging these components, our clients benefit from a much wider scope of testing and development than an isolated code base.

Taken together, great teams and great components allow us to greatly outperform our competitors.

Target Market

Our target market includes consulting firms, software firms, finance houses and large organizations in both the initial and refactoring stages of application development. Our services apply to every software application, in every industry. Our future growth opportunities are amazing.

Human resources is currently receiving applications for the following positions:

Senior C# Developer

Tarter Econometrics is an innovative consulting firm based in the Hampton Roads / Richmond areas, with clients throughout the East Coast. Our focus is developing customized applications for financial analytics and portfolio optimization; however, we also have interesting projects in a broad spectrum of other industries. We are an efficient, no-nonsense company -- you will work with smart people, use cool technology, and have real responsibilities that directly affect the business.

This position is for a C# Developer who will work directly with the Chief Technology Officer. You will also use VB9 for the front end, and some VBA and SQL.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Visual Studio 2008
.NET Windows Forms
Access / VBA
Excel / VBA
TortoiseSVN

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2 years of programming experience with C# or VB .NET
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
An ingrained respect for good software design and the discipline to implement it
Adherence to established standards for code formatting, notation, and commenting

HELPFUL SKILLS

We encourage cross-domain knowledge and do not put people in boxes. The following skill areas would also be helpful, but are NOT required:

Technical writing
Numerical methods and linear algebra
Graphic design and layout (e.g. for reports)
Pixel art (for skins/icons)
Vector art and animation

The following knowledge areas would also be helpful, but are NOT required:

Developer Express for WinForms ("DXperience")
SQL Server CE 3.5 (for Win32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
General familiarity with finance & investing
Linux server administration

We are open to a telecommuting arrangement. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to job61@tarterecon.com

Software Developer

Requirements: C#, VB.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, and other languages. 5 years minimum programming experience. Also send representative code sample. Degree in Computer Science related field preferred.

Mathematician/Economist

Requirements: Graduate degree in Mathematics or Economics. Knowledge of MATLAB, Maple, Stata, and SAS required. Strong econometric background necessary. Also send representative writing sample(s).

We desire all employees to possess the following characteristics:

Experience Desired

Bachelors degree
Excellent communication skills
Technical background in software development for finance sector experience helpful

Personal Characteristics:

Attentive to detail
Enthusiastic
Optimistic
Outgoing
Stimulating and positive communicator
Positive response to pressure, challenge and fast pace
Self-starter

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Paid Vacation

To apply for one of these positions please send your resume and cover letter to hr@tarterecon.com or to:
Tarter Econometrics
Attn: Human Resources
1117 Old Colony Lane
Suite A
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tarter Econometrics is an equal opportunity employer. Tarter Econometrics only hires candidates who can provide evidence of their legal right to work in the United States. We will only recruit from the Hampton Roads / Richmond areas. References and W2 history will be required. Note to recruiting firms: We do not use recruiting firms. Please do not solicit us.