Principal Software Development Engineer (R7277) - Beacon NYC TRMS team
Principal Software Engineer - Trading & Risk Systems
We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our cloud-hosted Trading and Risk Management platform. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in commodities trading systems and a strong command of Python, who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and advocate for the technical vision and strategy across trading and risk systems.
- Lead high-impact engineering initiatives and mentor developers across all levels.
- Collaborate directly with clients-including asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, investment banks, and commodities trading firms-to tailor platform capabilities.
- Drive alignment across teams and divisions on engineering standards and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Influence roadmap prioritization and remove systemic blockers to team success.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of enterprise software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming.
- Proven leadership experience as a tech lead or engineering manager.
- Domain expertise in trading and risk management systems.
- Experience deploying and managing software systems on public cloud infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for mentoring, collaboration, and solving client problems.
Preferred Attributes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with modern web frameworks and UI development.
- Commitment to clean code, documentation, and continuous learning.
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