Sr. Python Developer Lead; Fixed Income​/Capital Markets

Senior Python Developer / Lead (Fixed Income / Capital Markets)

Location:

New York City, NY (in-person interview)

Duration: long term

Position type: W2 contract; daily rate position. Requires in-person for 2nd round of interview. Locals needed.

Vendor software:
PyXLL, Quest

DB, Arcon Tech, Databricks.

• Design and implement Python solutions for Front Office applications, utilizing vendor software.
• Support existing applications for daily operations of the Front Office Trading Desk, troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new features aligned with business strategies.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to ensure applications meet their needs and enhance productivity.

• Design, build, and configure Python applications based on business processes and requirements.
• Ensure code is efficient, maintainable, and adheres to best practices.
• Collaborate with trading and quantitative analysts to understand workflows and requirements.
• Participate in meetings, feedback sessions, and iterative development cycles.
• Provide work estimates and communicate changes to project managers.
• Develop coding architecture, selecting design patterns and documenting for future reference.
• Maintain code quality using static/dynamic analyses, security scans, coverage, CI/CD gating, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Engage in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis to post-deployment support.

• Experienced Python Developer.
• Experience installing Python environments on Windows and Linux.

• .NET, C#.
• REST API with enterprise authentication.
• MS SQL Server and/or Sybase.
• Experience supporting trading desks.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, or computer science.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Engineering and Information Technology