Python Developer / Lead (Fixed Income / Capital Markets)
Overview
·The candidate
selected for this position will work in the IT Derivatives/Fixed
Income team, focusing on the design and implementation of Python
solutions for Front Office applications. These applications will utilize vendor
software, including PyXLL, QuestDB, ArconTech, and Databricks.
·Additionally, the
role includes supporting existing applications to assist with the daily
operations of the Front Office Trading Desk. This involves
troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new features
that align with business strategies.
·Active collaboration
with quantitative analysts and traders is essential to ensure the applications
meet their needs and enhance their productivity.
Requirements
Duties
· Design,
build, and configure Python applications according to business process and
application requirements. This involves working closely with stakeholders to
gather and analyze requirements.
· The
candidate will be expected to ensure the code is efficient, maintainable, and
adheres to best practices.
· Collaborate
with multiple business teams, such as trading and quantitative analysts, to
understand their workflows, challenges, and requirements.
· Regular
meetings, feedback sessions, and iterative development cycles will be part of
this collaborative effort.
· Provide work
estimates as required, including time, resources, and potential risks.
· The
candidate will be responsible for communicating these estimates to project
managers and adjusting them as necessary throughout the development lifecycle.
· Develop
coding architecture for new applications and features. This task includes
selecting appropriate design patterns, writing modular and reusable code, and
documenting the architecture for future reference.
· Maintain and
enhance code quality using static and dynamic code analyses, security
vulnerability scans, code coverage, and CI/CD pipeline gating. Regular code
reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices will be
integral to maintaining high code quality standards.
· Participate
in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis through
support. This means engaging in initial requirement gathering and analysis,
contributing to design and development, performing testing and quality
assurance, and providing post-deployment support.
Required
Skills
· Experienced
Python Developer
· Experience
with Python environment installation in Windows and Linux
Preferred
Skills
· .NET, C#
· REST API
(including Enterprise Authentication and Authentication)
· MS SQL
Server and/or Sybase experience
· Experience
with supporting trading desks
Education
· Bachelor’s
degree in mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science.