Software Engineer - Commodity Technology
Senior Software Engineer - Commodities Technology
About the Role
A household name in the quantitative trading space is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Commodities Technology team. This group is building cloud-native systems that power risk analytics for commodities trading and is leading a multi-year initiative to develop advanced risk platforms, broaden coverage for new asset classes, and support overall business growth.
The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement solutions for risk modeling, P&L calculations, stress testing, market data processing, and large-scale data management. This individual will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop distributed systems for risk analytics and data processing.
- Partner with risk and portfolio teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Automate reporting and enhance workflows through data-driven insights.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of software development experience in financial services.
- Some exposure to commodities markets, derivatives, and risk analytics.
- Expertise in Python, distributed architecture, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL, Pandas, REST APIs, and AWS services.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, and MS SQL.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with firmwide risk systems and energy markets.
- Knowledge of Beacon Platform and Bloomberg/Morningstar data.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and Agile practices.
- Additional languages (Rust, Java, Scala, C++ or C#) are a plus.
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