Trading Python Developer

$135,200 - $156,000/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Jersey City, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Trading Python Developer position is a senior role focused on developing and enhancing trading platforms using Python and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programming, particularly in Python, and will be responsible for working on front office applications within banking services, as well as engaging in quantitative research and risk application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance trading platforms using Python and related technologies.
• Work on front office applications in banking services.
• Conduct quantitative research and data analysis.
• Develop risk and pricing applications.
• Engage in full-stack development using REST and ReactJS.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language, preferably Python or Java.
• 3+ years of experience as a senior developer on front office applications in banking services.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research and development, with a focus on domain-specific data analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in risk and pricing application development.
• 2+ years of experience in REST, ReactJS, or full-stack development.
• Experience with both object databases and relational databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience or knowledge of trade surveillance and market misconduct in global markets.
• Subject matter expertise in working on the Quartz platform.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale of $65-$75/hour for the contract duration.