Python Developer

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

8d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Technology & Operations organization is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of a critical Transaction Reporting Regulatory Platform. This application supports multiple global regulatory jurisdictions and asset classes, including OTC Derivatives and Foreign Exchange (FX) products. This is an opportunity to work on highly visible regulatory technology initiatives that directly support the firm's global trading and reporting obligations. Experience with CFTC, EMIR, or MiFID II transaction reporting is a strong plus but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of software development experience
1+ years of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) experience
Strong understanding of source control tools such as Git or SVN
Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Python development experience
Experience working with financial engineering platforms such as Quartz, SecDB, or Athena
Understanding of distributed messaging systems and event-driven architectures
Experience working within Unix/Linux environments
Knowledge of RESTful API design and development
Exposure to regulatory reporting frameworks including CFTC, EMIR, or MiFID II

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions for regulatory reporting applications
Translate business and technical requirements into high-quality, production-ready code
Build reusable, efficient, and testable applications using modern software engineering practices
Collaborate closely with senior engineers, technical leads, and business stakeholders
Create technical documentation including system designs, architecture diagrams, and development specifications
Conduct unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure successful deployments
Support and enhance existing applications while driving continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in L3 production support and troubleshooting as needed
Champion quality engineering standards, code reviews, and development best practices