Software Development Engineer
Software Development Engineer - Trading & Risk Management Applications
Are you passionate about building high-performance trading and risk management systems? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? Join a dynamic team that's shaping the future of financial technology.
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Mid (3+ years)
About the Role
As a Software Development Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining front and back office trading web applications. You'll work with cutting-edge tools including Python, proprietary dependency graph technologies, and modern UI frameworks.
This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to grow into leadership, architecture, and cross-functional integration responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain clean, well-tested, and scalable code.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to gather requirements and deliver enhancements.
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
- Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate with other teams for seamless software integration.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with trading and risk management systems.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and development methodologies.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- A self-starter mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
- Strong teamwork and time management abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- Experience working on trading and risk applications.
- Experience building customer-facing applications.
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and practices.
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful, client-facing applications in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with talented engineers and industry experts.
- Grow your career through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
- Be part of a team that values innovation, empathy, and excellence.
Apply now or reach out to learn more!
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