Python/C++ Developer

Role: Python/C++ DeveloperLocation: Remote (EST OR CST)Duration: 12+ months Contract

Job Description:

Job Description:- We are looking for a talented Python and C++ developer to enhance our testing tools that comprise the client’s automated testing platform. These tools are used to test our cutting-edge exchange technology ecosystem. This person's key responsibilities will be to enhance our automated testing tools by developing new features, developing interfaces to support connectivity options and to update the product to support multiple systems under test. Organizational Structure :-· This person will work very closely with our Trading System developers, the Trading Operations Help Desk, Business Strategy (Product Management) and the Quality Assurance teams.· The developer will report to the Trading System Development management team.· The Client’s automated testing platform is critical to ensuring the functionality of the trading system is working correctly. The major areas of responsibility for this position are:· Translate business and technical requirements into an extensible, scalable and maintainable application.· Deliver solutions in a timely fashion and in accordance with the Client’s SDLC methodology.· Work in collaboration with other members of the development staff.· Analyze user needs and determine technical requirements.· Communication of plans and strategies across the team. Qualifications :-· Full software development life cycle experience in a mission critical environment.· Requirements assessment, design, coding, testing and production support.· Must have strong Python and C++ knowledge and debugging skills.· Excellent S/W design skills and knowledge of advanced data structures.· Knowledge of TCP/IP and socket programming.· Experience developing on Linux based systems.· Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming concepts.· Experience working with a large code base.· Knowledge of XML or JSON.· Working knowledge of the Continuous Integration Testing model and related product such as Jenkins or Hudson a plus.· FIX protocol knowledge a plus.· In addition to Python, knowledge of various scripting languages such as Shell and Perl a big plus.· Knowledge of the BOOST libraries and STL a plus.· Knowledge of multicast a plus.· Knowledge of HTML and XML a plus.· Excellent organizational and communication skills.· Ability to work effectively within a team environment.· Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology and always be on the lookout for new technologies that can help improve the product. Education and Experience :-· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science.· 3 plus years of experience in Python and C++ development.· 2 years of programming in a quality assurance environment a plus.· 2 years of programming for a stock exchange or a Wall St. firm in a trading system environment

Key Skills

• AWS
• Agile