Quantitative Developer - Python

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilledQuantitative Developerto join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with hands-on experience in real-time trading desk support. This role involves close collaboration with traders, quantitative analysts, and technology teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and enhance trading systems. The position demands a deep understanding of financial markets, strong problem-solving abilities, and the technical expertise to develop high-performance tools that improve trading efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide real-time support fordealing systems, includingflow collecting platforms, order management, and market data feeds.
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve technical issues impacting trading operations.
• Proactively monitor system performance and logs to prevent potential failures.

2. Development & Automation

• Develop and maintainscripts, tools, and dashboardsto streamline trading workflows.
• Enhance existing applications bydebugging, optimizing, and implementing new features.
• UtilizePython(preferred), C++, or other relevant languagesto build low-latency, high-performance trading tools.

3. Collaboration with Traders & Quants

• Gather requirements from traders and quants to developcustomized solutions.
• Assist in integratingnew trading strategies, APIs, and data sources.
• Provide technical expertise onorder execution, market connectivity, and dealing logic.

4. System Monitoring & Reporting

• Implementreal-time monitoring solutionsto track system health, latency, and performance.
• Generate reports ontrading activity, system incidents, and performance metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degreeinComputer Science(preferred), Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in a trading or financial environment.
• Strong programming skills inPython or C++, with a focus onlow-latency and high-performance systems.
• Experience withmulti-threading, networking, and real-time system development.
• Knowledge offinancial markets, trading concepts, and execution workflows.
• Ability towork under pressurein a fast-paced trading environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python (mandatory) and UI development.
• Experience withSQL and database management(e.g., PostgreSQL, KDB+).
• Familiarity withFIX protocol, market data APIs, and trading platforms(Bloomberg, Reuters).
• Understanding ofnetworking protocols and low-latency optimizations.
• C++ and KDB/Q knowledge is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Financial Markets Knowledge)

• Experience withBloomberg Terminaland market data tools.
• Knowledge ofderivatives, pricing models, and risk management.

Work Environment

• Fast-pacedtrading floorwith high-pressure, real-time demands.
• May requireon-call supportfor critical trading systems.