Graduate Python Developer - Eclipse Trading
Summary
A graduate Python developer joins the Rapid Application Development team at proprietary trading firm Eclipse Trading in Hong Kong, building and evolving the shared Python framework for algorithmic pricing and trading tools alongside traders and quants. Entry-level role with an 8-week training program and mentorship; core technology is Python.
Graduate Python Developer - Eclipse Trading
The successful candidate will take part in a comprehensive 8-week training program and will learn under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Your work will be used in actual production, having a direct impact on our trading and market activities.
Central to our business is the Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team who work closely with traders and quantitative analysts in the development and optimization of Python-based solutions to algorithmic pricing and trading problems. The team empowers users by providing them with easy access to live data in a framework where they can build their own automation logic.
Responsibilities and duties
- Own and evolve our shared Python development framework
- Partner closely with traders, quants and other development teams to deliver new trading software and improve our existing systems
- Drive key projects from inception to analysis, design, implementation and delivery
- Provide Tier 2 support as needed
What you offer
- A final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming
- Demonstrable development experience in Python, preferably from significant academic project work, open source contributions or professional work experience
- A passion for financial markets or working in a proprietary trading company (detailed knowledge and experience is NOT required)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
- Motivation to work as part of a team as well as independently
What we offer
On top of having the opportunity to work with one of the leading options market makers, we also offer the followings:
- Ongoing on-the-job training with an experienced mentor
- A collaborative culture with motivated, intelligent, and respectful colleagues
- A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
- Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
- Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
- Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus
Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 110 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation.