Cost of Programmer to automate

In general where can one find programmers for ATS, risk mgmt systems, etc?

Is there a website where I can go to solicit bids?

Or can any EliteTraders make recommendations
 
Quote from CPTrader:

In general where can one find programmers for ATS, risk mgmt systems, etc?

Is there a website where I can go to solicit bids?

Or can any EliteTraders make recommendations

Their are many programming websites out their such as GURU.com
or you can simply check if their are some programmers advertising their expertise on the particular charting system or software you use.

E.g. I use Esignal and they have a partners page which lists many programming firms which specialize in that particular software.
 
You might try brokerageconsultants <dot> com
They supply IT professional to the brokerage and hedge fund industry. Ask for Tony Pietrzak and mention my name, Jerry Nowatzke
 
There is a large difference between a - programmer and a developer...

A programmer is handed specifications and code and told what language to use and what to build and is given a time schedule that he (hopefully) completes the project within that time period...

A developer brainstorms the software concept by working very hard to understand the business model, designs the specs and requirements, sets a realistic schedule, chooses the best language for the project, is the code team captain on a programming team - if a team is needed, codes the most difficult parts of the project, oversees the deployment, specs out the changes, oversees the debugging or the team that does the debugging...

brainstorms the necessary future updates and factors the existing code at regular intervals...

A developer is what you want to hire if you want a successful project otherwise you get the proverbial MUDBALL...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_ball_of_mud


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Quote from Jerry030:

Was that $3 -$5 an hour a typo? ....perhaps $30 - $50 and hour?
Hell, if the $3 is real, who needs them as programmers? I'd start a business to hire thousands of them at $3 bucks an hour, then subcontract them to work for McDonalds at $7.25 per hour and pocket the $4.25 per hour difference.

Profitability = 1000 x 4.15 per hour x 8 hours a day x 5 days a week....heck, I gross $166,000 per week...better than trading!
Anyone want to invest in my new company called Geeks for Burgers?

Bro this is a classic!! LOL
Had me on the floor, keep up the good work hahahal
 
Quote from EdgeHunter:

There is a large difference between a - programmer and a developer...

A programmer is handed specifications and code and told what language to use and what to build and is given a time schedule that he (hopefully) completes the project within that time period...

A developer brainstorms the software concept by working very hard to understand the business model, designs the specs and requirements, sets a realistic schedule, chooses the best language for the project, is the code team captain on a programming team - if a team is needed, codes the most difficult parts of the project, oversees the deployment, specs out the changes, oversees the debugging or the team that does the debugging...

brainstorms the necessary future updates and factors the existing code at regular intervals...

A developer is what you want to hire if you want a successful project otherwise you get the proverbial MUDBALL...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_ball_of_mud


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Where does one find a "developer"?
 
your best bet is to find a programmer overseas or a college kid.

No good programmer in the US would want to deal with a small trader who probably will not offer the programmer anything of value. I assume the job is not clearly defined and you dont really know what you want, theres no development environment, you're willing to pay at most 40/hr if anything, and the work itself is trivial.

working with small freelance projects is more hassle than enjoyment.
 
Quote from bouncy:

Wondering what one can expect to pay a programmer to attempt to automate a strategy.

Any rough estimate? How does one go about finding a good programmer?

Has anyone does this, and if so how did it go?

I have found about $45-$65.00/hr. If you find a progressive computer technician who builds and services computers and sales , he/she would have contacts to people to contract out specific work related to Excel, VBA, programming , software, etc.
Good luck......
erie
 
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