A Senior Software Engineer is being sought by my client to join their Research and Technology team. This is a highly engaging position that provides the opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise software development practices within a global hedge fund.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Assisting in the development of new business solutions using Python, Excel, and Relational Databases.
- Collaborating with senior staff to design and implement comprehensive solutions for front office and risk systems.
- Providing support for both in-house and third-party applications.
Qualifications and desired skills for this position are as follows:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in object-oriented development, with a preference for expertise in Python and the use of common programming design patterns and best practices.
- Extensive experience (7+ years) with relational databases, SQL, data modeling, and database design.
- Experience with Excel is considered a plus.
- Proficiency in the Python Data Stack, including Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, and similar libraries.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance.
- Comfortable with development across the application stack.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine passion for programming and technology.
- An interest in the financial trading industry.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- While not required, knowledge of fixed income trading and related financial instruments, such as bonds and interest rate derivative products, would be preferred.
If you are interested please reach out to me - Louise Bagge.
