Senior Python developer

Project Description:

Building a trading platform for innovative international top-tier hedge fund from the ground up, comprising of front-office system for traders, pre-trade checks and analysis, intra-day positions management, order management and routing, risks and limits management, reports of trading activities, FIX connectivity, market data providers connectivity (e.g. Bloomberg B-pipe).

Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions using Python in the finance domain.-Implement integration with external systems, such as APIs from financial data providers, trading platforms, or third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.-Implement and conduct unit testing to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.-Provide level two support, investigating and troubleshooting complex issues escalated from the first line of support, analyzing root causes, and implementing solutions.-Proficiently work with Docker containers for application deployment and management.-Utilize Unix shell scripting for automation, monitoring, and administrative tasks.-Employ AWS services for cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.-Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.-Learn and apply new technologies to enhance software capabilities.-Work with external vendors or partners to understand their APIs and effectively integrate their systems with our platform.

Mandatory Skills Description:

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.-6+ years of hands-on experience in Python 3 programming language and related libraries/frameworks (such as pandas, NumPy, Flask, Django).-Experience with integrating external systems through APIs and web services.-Prior experience providing level two support, investigating, and resolving escalated technical issues.-Strong knowledge of Docker containers for application deployment and management.-Unix shell scripting for automation and administrative tasks.Experience with AWS services for cloud-based solutions (e.g., EC2, Cloudwatch).-Self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently and drive projects forward.-Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.-Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Data Science/Analysis background• Proficient at working with large datasets• Expertise in creating and modifying cross-language systems• Familiarity with financial concepts, instruments, and markets (e.g., stocks, options, derivatives) is a plus.• Understanding of distributed/cloud computing technologies and emerging computing trends• Self-starter and critical thinker, takes ownership of own projects and makes improvement suggestions for the entire infrastructure• Strong written and oral communications skills.

Languages:

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Key Skills

• AWS
• Django
• Python
• Flask